Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, has announced the appointment of Aarthi Subramanian as its new Executive Director-President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). This significant move marks the revival of the COO role at TCS after more than a decade, with Subramanian set to take charge from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2030. Her appointment is subject to shareholder approval.
Subramanian has been associated with the Tata Group for over three decades, serving in various leadership positions. She is currently the Group Chief Digital Officer at Tata Sons, where she has played a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement through digital technologies.
At TCS, she has held roles such as Executive Director and Global Head of Delivery Excellence, Governance and Compliance. She has also led strategic accounts and major client relationships in the retail and CPG business unit.
Subramanian holds a BTech in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, US.
The last time TCS had a COO was in 2009, when N Chandrasekaran held the position before becoming the Chairman of Tata Sons. Subramanian’s appointment marks a strategic move to strengthen operational leadership. As Group Chief Digital Officer at Tata Sons, Subramanian has been instrumental in driving digital transformation across the Tata Group. Her expertise is expected to further enhance TCS’s digital capabilities and competitiveness.
The appointment of Aarthi Subramanian as President and COO of TCS signals a significant step forward for the company. She takes charge, her leadership will be pivotal in shaping TCS’s strategic direction and driving its continued success in the global IT services landscape.