Lakshmi Santala Gudla

Director - Head of Services, India - SAP Fioneer India

Role
Business Consulting Manager - Financial Services at SAP
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Lakshmi Santala Gudla

With over 25 years of distinguished experience in the IT industry, I bring a multifaceted leadership portfolio spanning People Management, Business Strategy, Project Delivery, Sales support, Customer Engagement, and Pre-Sales Excellence. Currently, I serve as a senior leader at SAP Fioneer India, where I head the Finance and Risk (Banking and Insurance) vertical within the Financial Services Industry.My core mission is to drive digital transformation for global financial institutions, delivering scalable and innovative solutions through a robust offshore-onsite delivery model. I am accountable for the successful execution of complex projects, aligning cutting-edge technologies with evolving customer needs, while continuously upskilling my team to stay ahead of the curve. Strategic Leadership: I lead cross-functional teams with a focus on operational excellence, customer-centricity, and agile delivery. Client Advocacy: I am deeply involved in every stage of client engagement—from need identification to solution articulation—ensuring outcomes that resonate with business goals. Delivery Excellence: I lead multi solutioned projects across the globe to bring success to the customer in their transformaton journey. People Management: I provide strategic guidance, coaching, and performance support to foster a high-impact, collaborative culture. Transformation Champion: I specialize in bridging business and technology, enabling financial institutions to modernize their services and platforms with confidence.My approach is rooted in proactive communication, stakeholder alignment, and a relentless commitment to quality. I believe that the right solution begins with understanding the real problem—and I take pride in delivering just that.

Experience

  1. Business Consulting Manager - Financial Services

    SAP

    Jan 2016 — Present · Bangalore, IN

    Joined new role from Jan\'16. I am handling Banking and insurance as part of SAP Financial Services at SAP Solution Delivery Center

Education

  • Indira Gandhi National Open University

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Research

    2009 — 2012

  • Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

    SMP - senior management program, Business Administration and Management

    2014 — 2015

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