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Capgemini Announced a Major Leadership Transition in India

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Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation company, has announced a major leadership transition in its India operations.

After seven successful years as CEO, Ashwin Yardi will retire from his executive role and assume the position of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Capgemini in India, effective January 1, 2026.

Sanjay Chalke, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO), will take over as CEO on the same date and join the Group Executive Committee.

A Strategic Shift for Continued Growth

Ashwin Yardi’s tenure has been marked by exceptional growth and transformation. Under his leadership, Capgemini India expanded its workforce from 105,500 to nearly 180,000, reinforcing its role as a global hub for delivery excellence, innovation, and talent.

As Non-Executive Chairman, Yardi will focus on nurturing key stakeholder relationships and supporting Chalke through the transition.

Sanjay Chalke’s elevation to CEO reflects Capgemini’s commitment to operational excellence and strategic innovation. His leadership will be pivotal in driving the next phase of growth for Capgemini in India.

Global Leadership Endorsement

Commenting on the leadership transition, Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini Group, said, “Ashwin has been instrumental in establishing Capgemini’s industry leadership and talent in India. I am deeply grateful for his outstanding contributions throughout his 30-year career within the Group.”

“I am equally delighted to welcome Sanjay Chalke as the new CEO of Capgemini in India. Under his leadership, we look forward to accelerating our growth, deepening our impact, and continuing to strengthen India as a center for innovation, technology, and transformation.” he added.

Leadership Profiles

Ashwin Yardi With over three decades at Capgemini, Yardi has held multiple leadership roles across geographies, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia. His expertise spans digital transformation, big data, and automation.

Sanjay Chalke As COO, Chalke led transformation programs focused on operational excellence, talent strategy, and cross-functional synergies. He is also a member of the India Country Board (ICB).

In his previous role as Executive Vice President and Head of Sogeti India at Capgemini, Sanjay spearheaded strategic initiatives to elevate business performance and talent transformation, building high-performing delivery teams.

He also led the Global SAP Business at DXC Technologies (formerly CSC), managing cross-functional global teams for key clients.


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