Tiger Tyagarajan is the former CEO of Genpact, a global professional services firm specializing in digital transformation solutions. Under his leadership, Genpact transformed from a division of General Electric into a leading company with over 100,000 employees and annual revenues of $4 billion, advising clients on leveraging emerging technologies like AI for business transformation.
Who is the CEO of Genpact?
N.V. 'Tiger' Tyagarajan, a visionary and transformative leader, has an extensive background in various industries, including sales, global operations, risk management, and business leadership. Before his tenure at Genpact, he worked at Unilever Group, Citibank, and GE. Tyagarajan holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, and a master's degree in business administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Under his leadership, Genpact's revenue grew significantly, and the company expanded its global presence. Tyagarajan is known for his strategic investments in technology and training, positioning Genpact at the forefront of the industry, ready to leverage the potential of Generative AI and other emerging technologies.
Work History
- Genpact, President and CEO: June 2011 - February 2024
- Genpact, Board Member: June 2011 - present
- Bain Capital, Senior Advisor: June 2024 - present
- SP Jain London School of Management, Board Member: May 2024 - present
- MathCo, Board Member: April 2024 - present
- Brighton Park Capital, Senior Advisor: April 2024 - present
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Senior Advisor: March 2024 - present
- Jabil, Board Member: January 2024 - present
- Kantar, Board Member: September 2022 - present
- Catalyst Inc., Board Member: March 2017 - March 2024
- Center for Talent Innovation, Board Member: January 2016 - May 2018
- Unilever India, Regional Sales Manager: April 1985 - October 1991
- Citibank, VP: January 1991 - January 1994
- GE Capital, CEO GCF: January 1994 - January 1999
- GECIS, CEO: January 1999 - January 2002
- GE Commercial Finance, SVP Global Ops and Six Sigma: October 2002 - February 2005
- Genpact, EVP: February 2005 - July 2008
- Genpact, COO: August 2008 - June 2011
Education History
Tiger Tyagarajan's educational journey began at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, where he completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Science from 1977 to 1978. He then pursued a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Mechanical Engineering at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 1978 to 1983. Tyagarajan furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the renowned Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, between 1983 and 1985. This strong educational foundation laid the groundwork for his successful career in various industries.
When did Tiger Tyagarajan join Genpact?
Tiger Tyagarajan joined Genpact in 2005 as an Executive Vice President, later becoming the Chief Operating Officer in 2008. In 2011, he was appointed as the President and CEO of the company, a position he held until his retirement in February 2024. Throughout his tenure at Genpact, Tyagarajan played a significant role in transforming the company from a division of General Electric into a leading global professional services firm, focusing on digital transformation and emerging technologies. In total, Tyagarajan spent nearly 19 years at Genpact, contributing to its growth and success.