India’s premier technology education provider, Scaler, has announced the appointment of Ratnakar Reddy as Head of its B2B division for India and the MENA region, marking a significant strategic move as the organisation intensifies its focus on enterprise and government partnerships. In this capacity, Reddy will guide Scaler’s initiatives to accelerate AI adoption across digital natives, public institutions, and large enterprises, supported by an industry-validated curriculum and AI-driven learning tools that cater to distinct regional requirements.
Reddy arrives with more than 25 years of leadership experience across major global technology companies, including Wipro, Microsoft, IBM, and, most recently, Google Cloud. His expertise spans the transformative role of technology in reshaping industries and the strategic deployment of artificial intelligence to elevate operational capability worldwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ratnakar Reddy to our leadership team,” said Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-founder of Scaler. “His unparalleled cross-sector experience and deep insights into AI position him perfectly to spearhead our B2B expansion across India and MENA. As we strategically scale our operations and bridge the critical AI talent gap, Ratnakar’s leadership and expertise will be pivotal.”
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Sharing his perspective on the evolving workforce landscape, Reddy remarked, “With the advent of AI, the need to reskill and continuously evolve the existing workforce has become paramount across all sectors. The immense demand for AI and data science skills across industries presents an unparalleled opportunity for India to cement its position as the skill capital of the world, meeting not only our domestic needs but also the surging global demand for talent in AI. Scaler, with its robust offerings, including industry-aligned curricula designed to meet real-world demands and future-proof careers, is the essential partner in driving this critical upskilling agenda and empowering professionals for the new era.”
In the coming six to twelve months, Reddy plans to fortify Scaler’s position as the preferred partner for enterprise skill development while extending its footprint through dedicated teams across India and the MENA region. His roadmap includes designing specialised curricula tailored to the IT and ITeS sectors, supporting the growing capabilities of Global Capability Centres and addressing emerging opportunities in government-led digital transformation.
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