About me
Arundhati Bhattacharya is the President and Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce - South Asia. In her role, Arundhati oversees the growth strategy of the company and plays an integral role in defining Salesforce’s relationship with the ecosystem of customers, partners and community across South Asia. Recently honored with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards by the Government of India, for her contributions to Trade and Industry, she brings a legacy of leadership, innovation, and impact. Prior to Salesforce, she made history as the first woman chairperson of the State Bank of India (SBI), where she led the bank’s digital transformation, reinforcing its position as a forward-thinking financial institution. With over 40 years of experience in India’s financial sector, spanning diverse national and international roles, Arundhati has earned numerous accolades, including recognition among "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" by Forbes, “Top 50 Globally Most Powerful Women in Business”, and the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders” list by Fortune. India Today magazine ranked her 19th in India's 50 Most Powerful People of 2017, and she was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Business Today’s Most Powerful Women in Business—an exclusive club reserved for seven-time winners of the MPW awards.
