Naresh Babu

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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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Mar 2015–Present· 11 yrs 7 mos
    • Executive Director, Global Head, Infrastructure and OperationsCurrent
      Jun 2024–Present
    • Director : Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Services
      May 2017–Jun 2024
    • Associate Director
      Mar 2015–May 2017
  • 2010–Mar 2015· 5 yrs 2 mos
    • Delivery Manager - Infrastructure Services
      2010–Mar 2015
  • Sep 2009–2010· 4 mos
    • Manager, Service Delivery
      Sep 2009–2010
  • Feb 2006–Sep 2009· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Manager, Enterprise IT Support
      Feb 2006–Sep 2009
  • 2003–Feb 2006· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Technology Consultant
      2003–Feb 2006
  • 2001–2003· 2 yrs
    • Lotus Domino Administrator/Network Engineer
      2001–2003
  • 1998–2001· 3 yrs
    • Administrator, Systems
      1998–2001

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Computer Science

SNR college

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Skills & Expertise

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Service DeliveryProduct ManagementInfrastructure Capacity PlanningPre-salesRisk ManagementTrend ForecastingVendor ManagementCustomer EngagementITSMFCross-functional Team LeadershipIT RecruitmentEstablish & Maintain Long-term Client RelationshipsMentoringDatacenter VirtualizationISO 20000Disaster RecoveryTroubleshootingTechnical SupportPeople DevelopmentITIL Certified