Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services provider, has announced the retirement of its Chief Operating Officer (COO), N Ganapathy Subramaniam, after a distinguished tenure spanning 14 years.
Commonly known as NGS, Subramaniam’s departure marks the end of an era at TCS and builds on the ongoing transition in C-level leadership within the larger Indian IT industry.
The announcement, made by K Krithivasan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of TCS, during post Q4 FY24 earnings press conference highlighted Subramaniam’s invaluable contributions to the company over the years.
“As you all know, our COO would be retiring next month after more than 14 years of dedicated service to TCS. Many generations of TCSers, including me, have been mentored by him. He has done many roles simultaneously during his long career and has been a pillar of support for many of us. On behalf of all of us at TCS, I would like to thank NGS for his leadership support and mentoring for all these years,” said K Krithivasan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, TCS.
Reflecting on his departure, Subramaniam shared sentiments of appreciation and support for TCS’s future endeavours. "I will be among the first ones to cheer TCS from the outside," he remarked, indicating his continued commitment to the company’s success even beyond his tenure as COO.
TCS clarified that it does not currently plan to fill the COO position, opting instead to distribute responsibilities across the organisation. This strategic decision aligns with TCS’s evolving operational model, stressing decentralisation and empowerment at all levels.
Subramaniam's retirement adds to a series of high-profile exits witnessed in the Indian IT industry, signaling a broader shift in leadership dynamics. As TCS navigates this transition, all eyes will be on the company’s ability to maintain its market leadership.
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