As cloud, data, and artificial intelligence redefine the digital backbone of modern enterprises, leadership in this domain demands more than technological expertise. It requires strategic foresight, the ability to scale globally, and a strong focus on people and processes. Rishi Ranjan, General Manager and India Head of Sela Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., exemplifies this multidimensional leadership through a career spanning nearly three decades across the global IT landscape.
With over 28 years of experience, Rishi has built a strong foundation across leading organizations such as IBM, TCS, Infosys, and Capgemini. His exposure to enterprise-scale transformation programs, global delivery models, and complex customer ecosystems has shaped a leadership style rooted in structure, adaptability, and long-term thinking. Backed by an engineering degree from NIT Rourkela and executive management education from the Michigan Ross School of Management, Rishi brings a balanced perspective that bridges technical depth with business strategy.
At Sela, Rishi leads India operations from Pune, overseeing one of the company’s most critical global delivery and innovation hubs. Founded in Israel in 1990, Sela has grown into a respected multi-cloud consulting and managed services organization with a presence across Israel, India, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. As a trusted partner for AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, Sela supports digital-native enterprises, SaaS companies, and ISVs in building scalable, secure, and cloud-first platforms.
Under Rishi’s leadership, India has become a strategic engine for Sela’s global operations. The India teams play a key role in delivering cloud architecture, migration and modernization, application development, data and AI engineering, DevOps and FinOps optimization, cybersecurity, and 24/7 managed cloud services. Rishi’s focus on engineering excellence and continuous upskilling has enabled the organization to handle complex, mission-critical workloads for global clients.
Sela’s value proposition lies in its ability to simplify the growing complexity of cloud ecosystems. As enterprises adopt multi-cloud and AI-driven architectures, they face challenges around cost management, security, governance, and operational efficiency. Sela addresses these challenges through automation-led delivery and proprietary platforms such as Sela CloudOps AI, which provide clients with real-time visibility, cost optimization, and improved performance across cloud environments.
Beyond client delivery, Sela plays a meaningful role in strengthening the digital ecosystem. In India, the organization generates high-value employment opportunities in cloud engineering, AI, data platforms, and automation. It also supports Indian startups and ISVs in expanding globally through cloud marketplaces, co-sell programs, and international partnerships. Rishi strongly believes that India’s engineering talent, when combined with global exposure, can drive world-class digital innovation.
Rishi’s leadership philosophy is anchored in clarity, collaboration, and accountability. He believes that strong teams are built by empowering individuals, fostering continuous learning, and aligning technology initiatives with real business outcomes. His ability to blend Israel’s innovation-driven mindset with India’s execution strength has created a cohesive global operating model that delivers speed without compromising quality.
The journey has required constant evolution. Rapid advancements in cloud technologies, increasing adoption of AI, and rising customer expectations demand continuous learning and adaptation. Rishi views these challenges as opportunities to strengthen systems, refine processes, and invest in people. Key learnings from his journey include the importance of customer obsession, long-term thinking, and building resilient organizations that can scale sustainably.
Looking ahead, Rishi’s vision for Sela India is to further strengthen its position as a global innovation and delivery hub. The roadmap includes expanding engineering teams, deepening expertise in AI, GenAI, and cloud automation, launching innovation centers, and strengthening partnerships with hyperscalers and Indian ISVs targeting global markets. With India poised to remain one of the fastest-growing cloud markets, Sela aims to play a defining role in shaping the future of cloud and AI adoption.
Industry recognition, including Sela being named among “The 5 Best Cloud Companies Leading the Digital Revolution 2024” and a “Top 10 Industry 4.0 Solution Provider,” reflects the organization’s growing influence. For Rishi Ranjan, however, success is ultimately measured by customer trust, team growth, and the ability to deliver sustained value.
Through steady leadership and a global outlook, Rishi Ranjan continues to guide Sela toward its next phase of growth—building in India, delivering innovation to the world.
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