Google Cloud has announced the appointment of Sashikumar Sreedharan as the new Managing Director for its India operations. The leadership change comes as the company strengthens its focus on accelerating AI-led digital transformation for enterprises across the country.
Sreedharan, a seasoned tech industry veteran, steps into the role previously held by Bikram Singh Bedi, who will now lead strategy for Google Cloud India. This transition marks a key moment in Google Cloud’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in the fast-growing Indian enterprise market.
Bringing Decades of Enterprise Leadership
With over 30 years of experience in driving digital innovation and cloud adoption, Sreedharan brings deep domain knowledge to his new role. Prior to joining Google Cloud, he served as Managing Director at Microsoft India, where he led strategic cloud and enterprise initiatives. He has also held senior positions at organizations like IBM and Hewlett-Packard, with a strong focus on digital transformation and large-scale enterprise solutions.
Sreedharan is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing Google Cloud’s local strategy, building stronger customer relationships, and fostering industry-specific solutions across sectors including BFSI, manufacturing, retail, and public services.
Focus on AI-Driven Growth
His appointment comes at a time when Google Cloud is doubling down on artificial intelligence to deliver scalable and secure solutions for Indian businesses. The company is investing in AI and data analytics capabilities through its Vertex AI platform and industry-specific cloud offerings.
In recent quarters, Google Cloud has expanded its local presence through new cloud regions, partner alliances, and go-to-market strategies. Sreedharan is likely to focus on enabling clients to adopt AI-native architectures while helping them modernize IT systems and leverage data more effectively.
“We are entering the next chapter of cloud innovation, powered by AI. I look forward to helping Indian enterprises unlock meaningful value from their digital investments,” said Sreedharan in a statement shared during the announcement.
Strategic Role for Bikram Singh Bedi
Former India Managing Director Bikram Singh Bedi, who led Google Cloud India since 2021, will now transition to a strategic role to support long-term growth initiatives and market development. Bedi is credited with expanding the company’s enterprise client base, scaling local teams, and driving key partnerships.
Google Cloud has seen increased traction in India with clients across sectors adopting its solutions for infrastructure modernization, app development, and generative AI deployments.
Looking Ahead
The leadership shift signals Google Cloud’s ambition to maintain its momentum in India’s competitive cloud market, which also includes rivals like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle. As AI becomes a core driver of digital transformation, Sreedharan’s expertise is expected to bolster Google Cloud’s position in the enterprise landscape.
With demand for AI-powered tools and cloud services continuing to rise, Google Cloud aims to play a critical role in enabling Indian organizations to future-proof their operations and scale with speed, security, and intelligence.