Naresh Babu
Executive Director | Global Head of Infrastructure & Operations | $500M+ Budget | Next-Gen Technology & Transformation Leader
AstraZeneca•Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Executive Director & Global Head of Infrastructure & Operations with 25 years of diverse experience leading global engineering and operations to deliver next-generation, AI-enabled technology solutions. I manage $500M+ budgets and lead 650+ professionals across geographies and cultures, driving secure, scalable, and resilient global IT ecosystems that power enterprise growth. I have spearheaded large-scale transformation and modernization programs, cyber acceleration initiatives embedding security by design, and built AI-driven data centers, edge platforms, cloud ecosystems, global networks, and Zero Trust architectures. My leadership extends to shaping manufacturing technologies, R&D technolgies, future of work models, and global location strategies, enabling enterprises to adapt with agility and innovate at scale. With deep expertise in Global Capability Centers (GCCs), I have successfully designed hybrid in-sourcing/outsourcing models, built borderless, high-performing engineering teams, and optimized global operations by balancing cost, service, and resilience. I bring proven experience in aligning technology with business strategy, delivering measurable value, and ensuring enterprises are future-ready. Passionate about developing next-generation leaders and fostering human-centric, AI-powered organizations, I combine strategic vision, operational excellence, and technology depth to create enduring business impact.
Career Timeline
- AstraZenecaCurrentMar 2015–Present· 11 yrs 7 mos
- Executive Director, Global Head, Infrastructure and OperationsCurrentJun 2024–Present
- Director : Cybersecurity & Infrastructure ServicesMay 2017–Jun 2024
- Associate DirectorMar 2015–May 2017
- 2010–Mar 2015· 5 yrs 2 mos
- Delivery Manager - Infrastructure Services2010–Mar 2015
- Sep 2009–2010· 4 mos
- Manager, Service DeliverySep 2009–2010
- Feb 2006–Sep 2009· 3 yrs 7 mos
- Manager, Enterprise IT SupportFeb 2006–Sep 2009
- 2003–Feb 2006· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Technology Consultant2003–Feb 2006
- 2001–2003· 2 yrs
- Lotus Domino Administrator/Network Engineer2001–2003
- 1998–2001· 3 yrs
- Administrator, Systems1998–2001
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Computer Science
SNR college