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Sudhakar Gudala
VP - Global Head, CPG & Distribution Business Unit at Tata Consultancy Services
Sudhakar Gudala is a prominent senior executive in the IT industry, currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & Distribution Business Unit at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). He has been in this role since December 2021 and is responsible for overseeing the global strategy, innovation, consulting, transformation, platforms, offerings, execution, investments, and delivery of services within this rapidly growing sector.1
Career Highlights
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS):
- Senior Vice President - Global Head CPG & Distribution Business Unit: December 2021 - Present.
- Vice President - Global Head, CPG & Distribution Business Unit: October 2014 - November 2021.
- Vice President & Head - Telecom & MSO Business Unit - Americas: July 2011 - September 2014.
- Regional Director and Manager roles: Various positions from March 1999 to July 2011, focusing on telecom and media sectors across North America and emerging markets.
Throughout his tenure at TCS, Gudala has played a crucial role in driving growth and establishing strategic relationships with key clients. He has successfully led initiatives that expanded TCS's footprint in various industry verticals, particularly in telecommunications and consumer goods.1
Education
- Bachelor's Degree: National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (1986-1989).
- Executive Leadership Program: University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (2012).
Skills and Expertise
Sudhakar Gudala possesses extensive experience in:
- Strategic planning and execution.
- Business transformation and innovation.
- Relationship management with Fortune 100 companies.
- Leadership in high-growth business units.
Languages
He is proficient in multiple languages including Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu.1
Gudala's leadership at TCS has been recognized through various achievements, including positioning TCS as a market leader in retail and CPG services according to industry reports.2 His contributions continue to shape the direction of TCS's operations in these sectors.
