Sharmila Senthilraja is the Industry Platform Leader for Consumer Products and Retails at Capgemini in India. In her current role, she is responsible for spearheading Capgemini's industry capabilities and fostering innovation. She formulates go-to-market strategies, drives revenue growth, manages client relationships, collaborates with partners, and nurtures industry talent. She is also a pivotal member of the Capgemini CPR Industry Council, where her responsibilities encompass driving the global strategy, developing offerings and enabling global market and business units within Capgemini.
Sharmila is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of multifaceted experience in both business and technology roles. She has held key positions at renowned companies such as SAP, IBM, Future Group, KSA Technopak and RPG Group.
Over the years, she has managed P&L responsibilities and played strategic planning roles in the industry. In the realm of IT, Sharmila has a track record of establishing Domain Centers of Excellence, contributing to solution and offerings creation, scaling digital practices, and advancing the innovation agenda. She has successfully delivered multiple initiatives in the digital and analytics space for clients worldwide, bringing together diverse global teams to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. In the Industry, Sharmila comes with a rich Grocery & Mass Merchandising background, having Merchandising, Marketing and Operational experiences in setting up and scaling some of the large formats in India and is also a member of the Retailors Association of India and has participated in various workshops, seminars and industry forums.