Reshma Ramachandran

CEO

Zürich, Switzerland24 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Two decades of C-Suite experience driving digital transformation.
  • Expert in cultivating high-performing teams for innovation.
  • Global perspective from navigating 13 countries across three continents.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in digital transformation and organizational change across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital TransformationStrategyCorporate StrategyLeadershipValue CreationIt Enabled Business TransformationTeam LeadershipProduct ManagementProject Management

Other Skills

Business TransformationDigital StrategyElectrical EngineeringSystems EngineeringEmployee EngagementEngineering ManagementProcess EngineeringProject EngineeringDigital MarketingProduct LaunchNew Business DevelopmentProduct DesignProduct DevelopmentProduct MarketingNegotiation

About

Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer | Driving Digital-First Business Reinvention & Sustainable Growth In today's dynamic global landscape, my purpose-driven leadership and Ikigai reside at the critical nexus of Digital Transformation, Enterprise Strategy, and Organizational Change. I specialize in translating visionary concepts into executable strategic roadmaps that drive sustainable, top-line growth and enhance competitive advantage. While technology provides the platform, true differentiation is achieved by cultivating the human skills of curiosity, creativity, and consistency. With two decades of experience in C-Suite roles, I have a proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale digital transformations across diverse, complex organizations. I excel at leveraging data analytics, AI/ML integration, and innovative business model design to proactively unlock new revenue streams, optimize operational efficiency, and address the unarticulated needs of global customers. My strategic focus ensures that technology investment directly correlates with tangible business outcomes. My background as a global citizen, having navigated 13 countries across three continents, provides a unique, cross-cultural perspective essential for leading complex global market entry and organizational reinvention initiatives. I am a champion of Culture Transformation, focused on building high-performing, future-ready teams through robust upskilling and reskilling programs and fostering an environment of psychological safety, inclusion, and belongingness that is vital for innovation. Expertise Areas: Enterprise Strategy Development & Execution Large-Scale Digital Transformation (Power, Energy, Manufacturing, CPG) Innovative Business Model Generation P&L Management & Strategic Growth Organizational Design & Change Management Data-Driven Decision Making & Analytics I am deeply motivated by the boundless potential of people and the imperative to build cultures that embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset. My mission is to empower organizations to transcend self-limiting beliefs and achieve impactful, digitally-enabled transformation.

Experience

Boston consulting group (bcg)

Senior Advisor

Jul 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

  • Senior Advisor within BCG Transform practice.
Business TransformationDigital TransformationStrategy

Iss a/s

Non Executive Director

Apr 2023Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

  • Member of the nomination and remuneration committee
  • People make places and places make people. The only organization that has the ambition to become the global “Company of Belonging” with a promise: a place to be you.
  • ISS A/S (International Service System) is a facility management services company founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1901. The ISS Group’s revenue amounted to DKK 69.823 billion in 2020 and ISS has nearly 400,000 employees and activities in countries across Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America and the Pacific
LeadershipDigital StrategyCorporate StrategyBusiness Transformation

World woman foundation

Chair, World Woman Davos Agenda

Jun 2021Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 7 mos · United States

The adecco group

Chief Transformation Officer

Jan 2021Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

  • Led group-wide transformation initiatives across 3 brands and 6 regions, driving cultural change and data-driven solutions.
  • Operationalized group strategy to deliver value to clients, candidates, employees, society, and investors.
  • Achieved successful transformation at the intersection of technology and culture, ensuring alignment with Adecco Group's purpose.
Digital TransformationStrategyValue Creation

Abb

4 roles

Vice President & Head of Engineering

Jan 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Member of the executive management team of the business unit
  • Heading the engineering of grid integration business and serving a team of 2000 amazingly talented engineers. Human-centric mindset is at the core of all innovations I lead and my leadership style pivots on translating the unarticulated needs of humankind.
IT Enabled Business TransformationTeam LeadershipElectrical EngineeringSystems EngineeringEmployee EngagementEngineering Management+2

Vice President & Head of Transformation

Promoted

Oct 2018Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Member of the Executive Management team of the business unit
  • Leading the transformation of a 10 Bn USD valuation division with a strong focus on improving the top & bottom line. My change management style is as a leader who can build and share an inspiring vision, who can coach leaders and teams go above & beyond, who is a catalyst for change and can build world class performance. I have proven expertise in building inclusive teams to leverage diverse persepectives and proven record of implementing sustainable change
IT Enabled Business TransformationTeam LeadershipDigital StrategyDigital TransformationDigital MarketingStrategy

Product Development & New Product Introduction

Jan 2017Sep 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • End to end experience in Power industry including construction and site management. Worked on different fuel types - coal fired, combined cycled, solar and hydro power generation. Experience in distribution including sub stations, HVDC and grid solutions.
  • Responsible for developing, marketing and selling modular & digital solutions for HVDC, FACTS, System integration and plant electrification businesses.
Team LeadershipProduct LaunchProduct ManagementNew Business DevelopmentProduct DesignProduct Development+3

Global Head of Project Management & Engineering Office

Nov 2015Dec 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Operationally responsible for 2 Bn USD project business of ABB comprising of high voltage DC current (HVDC) projects, off shore wind, high voltage cables, semiconductors and power consulting.
  • Program management
  • Set-up of project controls function
  • Competence management & resource planning
  • Process improvement
  • Governance Frameworks
Agile MethodologiesProject ManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness AnalysisEngineeringProblem Solving+6

Ge

Director Project Management

Feb 2013Oct 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Switzerland, France, Germany

  • Alstom Power Acquired by General Electric.
  • Leading Alstom Power’s Project execution excellence program covering 37,000 employees in 70 countries
  • Developed and deployed the improved global project controls processes in 5 businesses of Alstom Power world-wide
  • Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
  • Demonstrated project and stakeholder management skills to deliver results in a highly complex, multi cultural and matrix environment
  • Strong communication, influencing and networking skills having successfully influenced C-suite executives
  • A great team player who demonstrates flexibility, and can effectively manage changing priorities with ease
  • Solid understanding of reporting and dashboard creation that contribute to business success
Team Leadership

Accenture

Management Consultant

Jan 2011Jan 2013 · 2 yrs · England, Indonesia

  • Strategic Plan Implementation for British Petroleum post the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The business transformation was centered on a culture shift in the organization to focus on safety first.
  • Operational excellence at one of India’s fastest growing EPC companies focused on Utilities
  • Operating model and contracting strategy for Norwegian Rail, for a USD 35 bn capacity expansion over the next 15 years.

Costabu consulting services

Founder & Entrepreneur

Jul 2008Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 6 mos · United States

  • Costabu Consulting Services operates under a unique business model. It was formed to tap the talent of professional women who had to quit career for various reasons. Today, Costabu has a growing list of satisfied repeat clients from across the globe. With the best talent pool available, we are able to provide cost-effective yet powerful business solutions owing to the unique business model we have adopted.
  • We provide services in the following areas:
  • 1. Business Consulting
  • 2. Website content development
  • 3. Corporate Training (soft skills)

Larsen & toubro limited

2 roles

Chief of Staff

Jan 2002Mar 2004 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Larsen & Toubro Ltd, commonly known as L&T, is an Indian multinational conglomerate company, with business interests in engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, information technology and financial services, headquartered in Mumbai. The company is counted among world's most respected companies with an annual turnover of USD 23 Billion

Project Manager

Jul 2001Jun 2008 · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Candidate of the prestigious Management Leadership Program
  • During the stint with India's largest engineering conglomerate, I have worked extensively in areas of strategic planning and project management. I have also traveled widely with exposure to different cultures and was responsible for implementing an aggressive strategic plan for the International business, stationed at Dubai.
  • Project Management for 1050 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant at Ras Laffan, Qatar

Education

IMD

Senior Leadership Development Program

Jan 2019Jan 2020

Harvard Business School

Global Leaders Program

Jan 2022Present

SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

MBA

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Civil Engineering

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