Google Cloud has named Sashikumar Sreedharan as its new Managing Director for India, marking a significant leadership shift in the company’s operations across one of its most rapidly growing markets. He succeeds Bikram Singh Bedi, who led the team for more than four years and will now focus on strategic initiatives within the Asia-Pacific region.
Sreedharan brings to the role nearly three decades of experience in the technology sector. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Google Cloud’s APAC region since September 2023. His previous roles include Managing Director at Microsoft India, as well as senior leadership positions at SAP and IBM.
In a statement addressing the transition, Karan Bajwa, President of Google Cloud Asia Pacific, thanked Bedi for his contributions and expressed confidence in Sreedharan’s ability to advance Google Cloud’s growth in India. Bajwa noted that Sreedharan would “propel our organisation and our customers to their next phase of growth in this crucial market”.
Sreedharan commented on his new responsibility: “My time as APAC COO has deeply affirmed my belief in Google Cloud’s winning strategy and powerful AI‑first platform. I am excited to return to the field and to work with our customers to advance their innovation agenda”. As India’s Managing Director, Sreedharan will oversee the go‑to‑market organisation in the country, engaging enterprise and digital‑native clients, partners, and the developer community to drive AI‑led transformation.
His appointment coincides with strong momentum for Google Cloud in India. Over the past year, the business in India has expanded, with enterprises such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Prudential, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, Apollo 24/7, Manipal Hospitals, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Glance, ShareChat, and Dream11 adopting Google Cloud services. The public sector has also embraced Google Cloud through collaborations with initiatives like ONDC, Nirmit Bharat, and state governments including Uttar Pradesh.
Moneycontrol reports that Google Cloud’s India strategy is becoming increasingly AI‑centric as competition with Microsoft and AWS intensifies. This shift is driven by Indian enterprises’ rising demand for AI-powered cloud platforms.
India currently hosts two Google Cloud infrastructure regions in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, supporting clients across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, and telecommunications. Under Sreedharan’s leadership, Google Cloud aims to deepen its AI footprint and scale its market presence, aligning with India’s growing demand for scalable, secure, AI‑enabled business solutions.
