Bhumika Chauhan
As enterprises accelerate their digital journeys, cloud technology has become a strategic enabler rather than a support function. Navigating this shift requires leadership that understands both the pace of innovation and the discipline needed to scale responsibly. Rishi Ranjan, General Manager and India Head of Sela Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., exemplifies this balance through a career defined by global exposure, operational excellence, and a clear focus on business outcomes.
With over 28 years of experience across the global IT landscape, Rishi has worked with some of the world’s most respected technology organizations, including IBM, TCS, Infosys, and Capgemini. These roles exposed him to large-scale transformation programs, global delivery models, and enterprise modernization initiatives across multiple industries. Backed by an engineering degree from NIT Rourkela and executive management education from the Michigan Ross School of Management, Rishi brings a structured, strategy-led approach to leadership that combines technical depth with commercial clarity.
Today, Rishi leads Sela’s India operations from Pune, one of the company’s most critical global delivery hubs. Founded in Israel in 1990, Sela has grown into a leading multi-cloud consulting and managed services organization with a strong footprint across Israel, India, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. As an advanced partner for AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, Sela works closely with digital-native businesses, SaaS companies, and ISVs that demand agility, scalability, and innovation.
Under Rishi’s leadership, India has become central to Sela’s global strategy. The India teams play a key role in delivering cloud architecture, migration and modernization, data and AI engineering, DevOps and FinOps optimization, application development, GenAI and agentic AI solutions, and round-the-clock managed cloud services. Rishi’s emphasis on talent development and engineering excellence has helped build teams capable of solving complex, high-impact technology challenges for global customers.
Sela’s impact extends beyond technology delivery. By enabling organizations to modernize infrastructure and adopt cloud-native and AI-driven architectures, the company supports faster innovation, improved resilience, and global scalability. In India, Sela contributes significantly to the digital economy by creating high-value employment opportunities in cloud engineering, AI, data platforms, cybersecurity, and automation. The organization also supports Indian startups and ISVs in accessing international markets through cloud marketplaces and co-sell partnerships.
A key challenge faced by modern enterprises is managing cloud complexity while maintaining cost efficiency and security. Multi-cloud environments, while powerful, can quickly become difficult to manage. Sela addresses this challenge through automation-led delivery, deep domain expertise, and platforms such as Sela CloudOps AI. These capabilities enable clients to gain visibility into cloud usage, optimize costs, enhance security, and improve operational efficiency—turning cloud investments into measurable business value.
Rishi’s leadership style is rooted in simplification and collaboration. Known for his calm, solution-oriented approach, he focuses on aligning technology initiatives with real business priorities. His ability to bridge Israeli innovation culture with India’s engineering scale creates a collaborative ecosystem where ideas move quickly from concept to execution. For Rishi, leadership is about enabling teams to perform at their best while maintaining a strong customer-centric mindset.
The journey has involved continuous learning and adaptation. Rapid changes in cloud technologies, evolving customer expectations, and the need to scale globally while maintaining consistency presented ongoing challenges. These experiences reinforced key lessons—invest in people, build resilient systems, and stay deeply connected to customer outcomes. Rishi believes that sustainable growth comes from long-term thinking rather than short-term gains.
Looking forward, Rishi’s vision for Sela India focuses on expanding its role as a global innovation hub. Plans include scaling engineering teams, strengthening AI and GenAI capabilities, launching cloud innovation centers, and deepening partnerships with hyperscalers and Indian ISVs for global markets. With India positioned as one of the fastest-growing cloud ecosystems, Sela aims to play a pivotal role in shaping next-generation cloud adoption.
Industry recognition, including Sela’s inclusion among “The 5 Best Cloud Companies Leading the Digital Revolution 2024” and as a “Top 10 Industry 4.0 Solution Provider,” reflects the company’s growing influence. For Rishi Ranjan, however, success is defined by the confidence customers place in Sela and the growth of teams that continue to innovate responsibly.
Through focused leadership and a global outlook, Rishi Ranjan continues to strengthen Sela’s position as a trusted cloud partner—building capabilities in India that serve customers worldwide.
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