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Kumar Balasubramaniam

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Head of Information Technology at TVS Sundram Fastners Ltd
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

With over 21 years of global experience, Kumar Balasubramaniam is a technology leader specializing in enterprise-wide digital transformation and IT strategy. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras with an MBA, he excels in deploying solutions like SAP S/4HANA to drive innovation and efficiency in multi-billion-dollar manufacturing and agribusiness enterprises.

While at Olam Agri, he directed the complete IT strategy and operations for a $4B business, building a 50+ member organization and establishing a new offshore delivery center.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Information Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Enterprise Digital Transformation
He has extensive experience leading large-scale digital initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA migrations, implementing digital commerce platforms, and deploying smart manufacturing solutions.
Agribusiness Technology
He led IT for a $4B agribusiness, overseeing technology for 24 plants and over 850 SAP users, demonstrating deep expertise in this specific industrial sector.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Head of Information Technology
TVS Sundram Fastners Ltd
1-2020 - 12-2025
IT Head - Olam Agri, Nigeria
Olam Agri
3-2017 - 12-2019
General Manager
Olam Information Services Private Limited
9-2015 - 2-2017
SAP Manager
Deloitte
5-2007 - 9-2015
Senior Advisory Consultant
Ibm India Pvt LLimited.
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Education
6-2005 - 4-2007
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
7-1997 - 4-2001
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
PSG College of Technology
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