Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the appointment of Sandeep Dutta as President for India and South Asia, a strategic move aimed at advancing the company’s mission to drive digital transformation and sustainable progress across the region. With over two decades of experience in leading technology and business transformation, particularly with Accenture, Dutta brings deep industry expertise and a proven track record in guiding large-scale, impactful initiatives.

Jaime Valles, AWS’s Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), shared the news on LinkedIn, highlighting Dutta’s key role in empowering businesses, governments, and communities across the region. Valles emphasized that Dutta’s leadership would play a pivotal role in helping these entities achieve their digital goals. “Sandeep’s leadership and vision will help empower businesses, governments, and communities to achieve their digital goals and realize the full potential of AWS,” said Valles.

Dutta’s appointment comes at a time when AWS is scaling its investments in India’s digital economy, with a planned commitment of INR 1,05,600 crore (USD $12.7 billion) by 2030. This significant investment is expected to contribute INR 1,94,700 crore (USD $23.3 billion) to India’s GDP and create over 1,31,700 jobs annually, further solidifying AWS’s role as a major driver of economic development in the country.

AWS’s cloud infrastructure has already had a profound impact on India’s economy, contributing INR 30,900 crore (USD $3.7 billion) to the GDP and generating over 39,500 jobs to date. The company’s investments reflect its long-term commitment to India’s economic growth and digital transformation.

In addition to its economic initiatives, AWS is deeply committed to sustainability. The company is investing in 50 renewable energy projects across India, with a total capacity of 1.1 gigawatts of clean energy. These projects will not only support AWS’s operations but also contribute to India’s broader environmental goals. This underscores AWS’s ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and support a more sustainable future.