SAP Labs India announces two global appointments

SAP Labs India Monday announced two global AI roles to be based at its Bengaluru hub.

Rahul Lodhe will be the global head of engineering for SAP Business AI Copilot Joule and Sudhakar Singh will take over as the chief AI security officer, the company said.

Lodhe, who has 24 years of experience, will work closely with leaders across various lines of business (LOBs) to drive the seamless integration of Joule.


Singh, who has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and has been with SAP for 12 years, will spearhead AI initiatives for SAP Business AI, with a focus on cybersecurity, data privacy, AI regulations and compliance within the SAP Business AI portfolio.

"As multinational corporations increasingly establish their global leadership and oversee teams worldwide from India, SAP's decision to appoint two leaders from SAP Labs India to critical global AI roles underscores our commitment to empowering Indian talent on the world stage,” said Sindhu Gangadharan, MD of SAP Labs India and head, customer innovation services, SAP.

Lodhe will provide critical technical leadership, set strategic directions and foster innovation to ensure the delivery of software solutions. Additionally, he will shape the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with market trends in generative AI, customer needs and the company's business goals.

Singh will collaborate closely with global security teams and customer success to ensure regulatory adherence, drive innovation, and maintain security and privacy for customer data and operations.

“I eagerly anticipate the contributions Rahul and Sudhakar will make to SAP's strategic initiatives in Business AI, propelling SAP Labs India to new heights of innovation and leadership," said Gangadharan.