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Thyagarajan Pillai

Senior Vice President at Aditya Birla Group - UltraTech Cement Ltd.

Digital TransformationIT StrategySAP Ecosystem ManagementOrganizational Change ManagementP&L ManagementCybersecurity
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About

I am Thyagarajan Pillai, currently serving as Senior Vice President at UltraTech Cement Ltd. My career has been defined by a focus on the intersection of technology and business strategy, spanning over two decades of experience in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. From my early work in SAP consulting to leading large-scale digital transformations and managing significant P&L portfolios at IBM, I have consistently focused on aligning IT strategy with core business objectives to drive operational excellence. I am deeply passionate about fostering cultures of innovation and continuous improvement within high-performing teams. Whether it is leading M&A integrations or establishing shared service centers, I thrive on solving complex organizational challenges through technology. I am currently looking to expand my professional network and explore mutual opportunities with fellow leaders who are navigating the complexities of digital modernization in today’s industrial landscape.

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What I can offer

  • ›Expertise in large-scale IT leadership
  • ›Digital transformation guidance
  • ›SAP ecosystem management
  • ›Strategic business-IT alignment

Looking for

  • ›expanding my professional network
  • ›exploring mutual opportunities in the industrial and manufacturing sectors

Best fit for

Senior executivesIndustry leadersTechnology strategists

Current Interests

Digital transformationIT strategyLeadership developmentOperational excellence

Background

Career

Started as SAP Consultant at Sword Technologies, moved through roles at Rapidigm and BearingPoint, held leadership positions at IBM, and currently serves as Senior Vice President at UltraTech Cement.

Education

Leadership Suite - Strategy Implementation Program, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (2024); Leadership and Grid Program, Grid International Inc (2023)

Achievements

  • ›Led digital transformation initiatives that modernized operations and increased customer satisfaction
  • ›Managed $18M+ revenue portfolios at IBM
  • ›Established a technology-led captive Shared Service Center
  • ›Led multiple M&A integrations

Opinions

  • IT strategy must be aligned directly with business goals to drive efficiency
  • A culture of innovation, continuous improvement, creativity, and collaboration is essential within IT teams