Google Cloud elevates Sashikumar Sreedharan as MD for India business

A veteran with 30+ years in tech, Sreedharan will lead India's go-to-market ops for Google Cloud as Bikram Singh Bedi moves to regional strategy initiatives

Google Cloud on Tuesday said Sashikumar Sreedharan will succeed Bikram Singh Bedi as its new managing director (MD) for India. Bedi will oversee “regional strategic initiatives”.

 

Sreedharan, who has more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry, joined Google Cloud as chief operating officer (COO) for Asia Pacific (APAC) in September 2023. In his new role, he will lead Google Cloud’s go-to-market organisation in India, working with the company’s “enterprise and digital native customers, valued partners and vibrant developer ecosystem as they build for an AI-first future”.

 

“AI [artificial intelligence] is poised to redefine India’s industries and supercharge the productivity and creativity of its vast talent pool,” said Karan Bajwa, president of Google Cloud, Asia Pacific. “With our deep AI heritage, cutting-edge technical infrastructure, and innovative solutions, Google Cloud is uniquely positioned to partner with Indian businesses and the public sector to harness AI's transformative power.”

 

“I want to thank Bikram who has been instrumental in driving Google Cloud’s success in India till date, and he will now shift his focus to regional strategic initiatives. As Sashi takes on the leadership of our team in India, I’m confident he will further propel our organisation and our customers to their next phase of growth in this crucial market.”

 

 

Google Cloud said it has “experienced significant growth”, particularly over the last 12 months, fuelled by the introduction and adoption of its AI models and fully-integrated AI tech platform.

 

Before joining Google Cloud, Sreedharan was MD of Microsoft India and led its enterprise business. He has held leadership roles at SAP, IBM and others in India.

 

“My time as COO for APAC has deeply affirmed my belief in Google Cloud’s winning strategy and powerful AI-first platform. I am excited to return to the field and to work with our customers to advance their innovation agenda,” said Sreedharan.

 

Bedi said: “It has been an incredible four-and-a-half years leading Google Cloud in India, and I am immensely proud of the business that we have built with the support of my team, our customers and partners. I look forward to contributing to APAC's strategic priorities and watching India's continued success in this new chapter under Sashi’s leadership.”