Sunandan Das

Technology & Digital Focused Executive with 29+ yrs of experience with the TATA Group (TCS, Tata Digital & Tata Communications) in various customer and business facing roles, driving & achieving business outcomes, delivering technology mandates & enabling business goals for both own enterprise and global clients across UK, Europe, USA & India.Presently, as CIO at Tata Communications, have complete ownership of the IT Business Unit and am responsible for creating the Technology strategy, leading the Engineering, QA, DevOps, Data, Infra, Operations & Audit/Compliance functions in alignment with the Business plans, ensuring maximum and efficient adoption of AI, optimizing Tech costs, keeping the Tech environment stable, secure, resilient and agile and ensuring that IT plays the role of a true business enabler.25+ years of Leadership experience of managing P&Ls and scaling large business clusters (portfolio size of $300M+ USD and 8000+ associates), setting up & developing Global delivery centres, successfully scaling large accounts, delivery complex transformation initiatives, leading large diverse teams and building relationships with multiple CxO’s and senior IT leadership.Key Roles:❖ CIO & Head-Information Technology, Tata Communications (Current)❖ Chief Delivery & Information Officer, Tata Digital❖ Senior Vice President & Head– Tech Platforms & Brand Integration, Tata Digital❖ Retail Cluster Head, UK; Business Unit Head for Tata Group Retail, TCS❖ Retail & CPG BU Head - Eastern India, TCSExperience Landscape:❖ Ensuring IT plays the role of a true business enabler❖ Driving Technology strategy, while staying at the forefront of technology & enabling business goals❖ Delivering key technology programs consistently to meet business objectives and faster “Go-to-market”❖ Very experienced & competent in IT cost management and delivery❖ Built Strong Relationships with CXOs & Senior IT Leadership across clients, Tech Partners & industry leaders❖ Strong People management skills with 25+ years of experience in managing teams of multiple sizes, nationality & diversity across various roles.❖ Recognized as a thought leader & mentor to have groomed over 50 strong leaders over the career span till date.❖ Managed Large Global P&L’s scaling large teams and ensuring big productivity gains and Cost optimization.Industry Recognitions:❖ Top 10 NIT Rourkela Alumni Leader for 2024 by CEO Insights Forum for Industry contributions❖ CIO of the Year award at Emerge Tech 2024, Mumbai in recognition for Excellence in Tech Innovation and Leadership