Chiranjit Chowdhury

About Chiranjit Chowdhury

As the Country IT Director for Omnicom Group in India, I am responsible for driving the strategic direction, execution, and operational excellence of IT across our network of agencies throughout the country. My role encompasses managing end-to-end technology services for a user base of over 14k professionals, supporting diverse disciplines including creative, media, production, and analytics.With nearly two decades of experience in enterprise IT, I lead a distributed team to deliver secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions that empower Omnicom’s agencies to operate at peak performance. From overseeing cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization to enhancing cybersecurity and service delivery, my focus is on building resilient, future-ready systems that drive efficiency and innovation.I work closely with regional and global stakeholders to ensure our technology operations align with broader Omnicom objectives, while also tailoring solutions to the unique needs of the Indian market. My leadership spans:Technology Strategy & Execution: Setting and driving IT priorities aligned to business goals across India.User-Centric Operations: Managing IT support and infrastructure services for users with a focus on consistency, speed, and user satisfaction.Transformation & Change Management: Leading large-scale migrations, cross-functional integrations, and digital modernization initiatives.Security & Compliance: Ensuring alignment with global security frameworks and regulatory standards.Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Collaborating with business leaders, vendors, and global IT teams to ensure seamless delivery and governance.Team Development: Leading and mentoring high-performing IT teams across regions and disciplines.Having played a key role in setting up and supporting Omnicom\'s GCC Centers in Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, I understand the nuances of scaling IT in fast-paced, creative environments. My approach is rooted in structured execution, business empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Country IT Director - India

   Omnicom

   Apr 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As the Country IT Director for Omnicom Group in India, I am responsible for driving the strategic direction, execution, and operational excellence of IT across our network of agencies throughout the country. My role encompasses managing end-to-end technology services for a user base of over professionals, supporting diverse disciplines including creative, media, production, and analytics.With nearly two decades of experience in enterprise IT, I lead a distributed team to deliver secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions that empower Omnicom’s agencies to operate at peak performance. From overseeing cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization to enhancing cybersecurity and service delivery, my focus is on building resilient, future-ready systems that drive efficiency and innovation.I work closely with regional and global stakeholders to ensure our technology operations align with broader Omnicom objectives, while also tailoring solutions to the unique needs of the Indian market. My leadership spans:• Technology Strategy & Execution: Defining and delivering tech roadmaps aligned to business needs.• User-Centric Operations: Leading IT support for users with a focus on reliability and user experience.• Transformation & Change Management: Overseeing migrations, system integrations, and modernization efforts.• Security & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to global frameworks and local regulations.• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Partnering with leadership and suppliers to drive efficiency.• Team Development: Mentoring high-performing IT teams across geographies.Having played a key role in setting up and supporting Omnicom GCC Centers in Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, I understand the nuances of scaling IT in fast-paced, creative environments. My approach is rooted in structured execution, business empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Education

• Calcutta University, Kolkata

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

• St. Helen School

  ISC, Business/Commerce, General

Skills

• Operating Systems
• Windows Azure Pack
• Dns
• Office 365
• Windows
• System Center Virtual Machine Manager (Scvmm)
• Servers
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Active Directory
• System Center Configuration Manager (Sccm)
• Windows Server