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Ravi Sharma elevated to SVP, global head at Tech Mahindra
To steer $1bn Microsoft portfolio and scale cloud, AI GTM
MUMBAI: When it comes to scaling alliances, Ravi Sharma appears to have found the right formula. The seasoned technology leader has been elevated to senior vice president and global head of Microsoft business at Tech Mahindra, taking charge of a billion dollar global portfolio and sharpening the company’s cloud and AI playbook.
In his expanded remit, Sharma will continue to lead the global Microsoft portfolio, driving “sell with” and “sell through” go to market strategies aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence across regions. The focus is clear: deepen enterprise relationships, expand joint offerings and translate strategic alliances into scalable revenue.
“I am pleased to announce that I am starting a new position as sr. vice president and global head, Microsoft business at Tech Mahindra. Excited for the journey ahead and the opportunities to make an impact in this role,” Sharma said.
Based in London, Sharma has been at Tech Mahindra for nearly five years, most recently serving as global head of Microsoft business. Prior to that, he led the company’s IBM and Red Hat portfolio, overseeing a 300 million dollar business and setting up an advanced innovation lab centred on generative AI and hybrid cloud solutions.
Before rejoining Tech Mahindra, Sharma spent close to a decade at IBM, where he held multiple leadership roles including associate partner and key accounts leader. He managed strategic relationships, including one of IBM India’s largest accounts, and helped shape digital transformation strategies across media, entertainment and enterprise segments.
His earlier career spans stints at Mahindra Satyam, Wipro Technologies, Quark Software Inc., HT Media Ltd and The Hindu, reflecting a journey that bridges media, enterprise technology and global consulting.
From launching newspaper editions in central India to shaping billion dollar global alliances, Sharma’s trajectory mirrors the arc of India’s own digital transformation story. Now, with Microsoft at the centre of Tech Mahindra’s enterprise ambitions, he steps into a role that is less about titles and more about traction.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
