Guardian India Operations Private Limited has announced that Karunakaran Azhisur has taken over as Country Head – India, in addition to continuing in his role as Chief Information Officer (CIO). The leadership move further strengthens Guardian’s India capability centre as a strategic pillar supporting global technology, innovation, and enterprise transformation.
In his expanded role, Karunakaran will be responsible for overseeing overall operations, strategic alignment, and growth initiatives across Guardian’s India presence, while continuing to lead the organisation’s technology and digital agenda. His dual responsibility is expected to improve integration between business objectives and technology execution, enabling faster innovation and scalable delivery for Guardian’s global businesses.
Guardian’s India operations play a critical role in delivering enterprise platforms, digital solutions, and transformation programmes across functions. With Karunakaran’s continued leadership, the organisation aims to deepen its focus on operational excellence, talent development, and future-ready technology capabilities aligned with Guardian’s long-term growth strategy.
