SKF India Appoints Manasa Nagaraju as IT and Digital Head

Industrial technology provider SKF India has appointed Manasa Nagaraju as Head of IT & Digitalization for India, Southeast Asia, and Middle East. Nagaraju will spearhead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, bolster digital frameworks, and catalyze regional commercial growth through cloud, data analytics, and technological innovation.

Bengaluru, June 22: SKF India, India’s technology and solutions provider for industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Ms. Manasa Nagaraju as Head of IT & Digitalization for India, Southeast Asia and Middle East.

In her new role, Manasa is responsible for leading SKF’s IT and digitalization strategy across the India, Southeast Asia and Middle East (ISEAM) region, driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, strengthening digital capabilities, and enabling business growth through data, cloud, and technology-led innovation.

Commenting on her appointment, Manasa Nagaraju, Head- IT & Digitalization, ISEAM, SKF India (Industrial) said,

“Digitalization is the strategic engine driving SKF India (Industrial)’s next growth phase, far beyond an operational upgrade. I am thrilled to join a team focused on transforming complex processes into frictionless digital experiences. By leveraging advanced data pipelines, cloud architecture, and intuitive tools, we will continue to make the industrial market smarter, more agile, and highly efficient.”

Manasa is a seasoned technology and transformation leader, bringing extensive global experience across aviation, airports, public safety, food tech, and manufacturing. She has successfully led large-scale portfolios spanning data strategy, cloud delivery, digital HR, and sustainability, with a strong focus on delivering measurable business impact.

With a commercially driven approach and strong financial acumen, she has managed large global programs, driven cost optimization, and partnered closely with leadership teams to shape and execute digital strategies.

Manasa began her career in the aviation sector, developing cargo tracking and booking systems for leading global airlines including Delta, Air Canada, American Airlines, and SAS. She later expanded into business analytics and airport operations, leading data-driven initiatives to improve performance and customer experience.

She has also led complex public sector programs, delivering large-scale safety and infrastructure solutions with strong end-to-end ownership and stakeholder alignment.

Her career journey reflects a deep expertise in building scalable digital solutions – from enhancing airline cargo systems and airport analytics platforms to leading enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives at SKF across cloud, data, digital HR transformation and sustainability domains.

Future Outlook

As SKF India navigates 2026 and beyond, the appointment of Nagaraju signals an aggressive push toward cloud-native ecosystems and intelligent industrial applications. The integration of advanced data pipelines will allow the engineering giant to modernize its supply chain and deliver smarter, responsive digital tools across regional industrial markets.

FAQs

Who is the new Head of IT & Digitalization for SKF India?

Manasa Nagaraju has been appointed to lead the IT and digitalization strategies for SKF across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East regions.

What industries did Manasa Nagaraju work in prior to joining SKF?

Nagaraju brings a diverse background spanning global aviation, airport management, public safety, food technology, and manufacturing sectors.

What are the core responsibilities of this new role at SKF India?

The position entails driving regional enterprise-wide technology transformation, optimizing operational costs, and overseeing cloud delivery, data architecture, digital HR systems, and sustainability initiatives.