AWS Appoints Sandeep Dutta as President for India and South Asia to Drive Digital Transformation and Sustainability

AWS (Amazon Web Services) has announced the appointment of Sandeep Dutta as the new President for AWS India and South Asia, effective from November 4, 2024. This strategic addition comes as AWS reinforces its commitment to empowering businesses, governments, and communities in India to achieve their digital transformation goals.

Jaime Valles, Vice President of AWS for Asia-Pacific and Japan, shared his excitement on LinkedIn about Sandeep’s appointment. “Sandeep’s arrival marks an important milestone in our journey to empower the subcontinent to realize its full digital potential,” he stated. Valles emphasized that the transition to the cloud represents not just technological advancement, but also a cultural transformation that fosters innovation and sustainable impact in local communities.

With over 20 years of experience leading transformative projects at Accenture, Sandeep is well-suited to guide AWS’s mission. Known as a thought leader in disruptive technology, his expertise in steering organizations through complex changes will be instrumental in supporting AWS customers across India. Together with the AWS APJ team, Sandeep aims to help organizations leverage cloud technology to drive cultural transformation, digital innovation, and solutions to some of India’s most significant challenges.

AWS continues to deepen its investments in India, highlighted by a planned INR 1,05,600 crore ($12.7 billion USD) investment by 2030. This initiative is expected to contribute INR 1,94,700 crore ($23.3 billion USD) to India’s GDP, supporting over 131,700 jobs annually. In addition, AWS has already contributed INR 30,900 crore ($3.7 billion USD) to India’s GDP and supported more than 39,500 jobs through its existing cloud infrastructure.

Beyond economic contributions, AWS is committed to a sustainable digital future for India. The company is investing in 50 renewable energy projects across the country, which, when completed, will provide a combined capacity of over 1.1 gigawatts of clean energy. This aligns with India’s green energy goals and ensures AWS’s operations are increasingly powered by renewable resources.

Valles concluded with a warm welcome for Sandeep, emphasizing that in AWS’s culture, “It is always Day 1,” symbolizing an ongoing commitment to growth and innovation. With Sandeep at the helm, the future looks bright for AWS’s transformative journey across India and South Asia.