Ralph Lauren has appointed Dr. Tathagat Varma as Vice President & Head of Global Capability Centre (GCC), India, marking a significant step in strengthening the company’s global technology and innovation ecosystem.

A distinguished technology leader, Dr. Varma brings extensive expertise in digital transformation, innovation management, technology strategy, and GCC leadership. Throughout his accomplished career, he has held key leadership roles at renowned organizations including Walmart Global Tech, Yahoo!, NETSCOUT Systems, Huawei, McAfee, and several other global enterprises.

Known for building and scaling high-performing global capability centres, Dr. Varma has successfully led enterprise transformation initiatives, driven innovation-led growth, fostered agile operating models, and championed emerging technology adoption. His deep understanding of organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and business transformation has enabled organizations to accelerate growth and enhance operational excellence.

In his new role, Dr. Varma will play a pivotal role in advancing Ralph Lauren’s technology capabilities, supporting innovation-driven business strategies, and strengthening the company’s global delivery and transformation agenda.