Ipsos, has appointed Suresh Ramalingam as the new Chief Executive Officer for India, effective immediately. He takes over from Amit Adarkar, who is stepping down after a decade of leading the company’s Indian operations.
In his new role, Ramalingam will focus on accelerating Ipsos India’s growth, strengthening its client-centric approach, and expanding its portfolio through product innovation and technology-led solutions.
Prior to his new role, Ramalingam served as Chief Client Officer for APEC at Ipsos. He joined Ipsos in 2018 as CEO for Southeast Asia, managing operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines from Kuala Lumpur.
Before Ipsos, he spent over 20 years at Nielsen (now NIQ) in senior leadership roles across multiple emerging markets, including the Middle East, Africa, Greater China, South Asia, LATAM, and Eastern Europe.
Adarkar said, “India has been one of Ipsos’ top five priority markets globally, and it’s been an incredibly fulfilling experience leading such a dynamic and high-growth market. As I look ahead to new challenges, I am confident that the team will continue to thrive under Ramalingam’s leadership.”
Ramalingam added, “My focus will be on building upon this strong foundation—driving innovation, deepening client partnerships, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative work culture. With several new launches in the pipeline, we are well-positioned to help clients achieve their ambitious goals in an evolving business environment.”
Hamish Munro, CEO of Ipsos APEC, said, “Ramalingam is a proven leader with a track record of delivering results across complex and diverse markets. Under his stewardship, we are confident that Ipsos India will continue to be a key growth engine and set new benchmarks for the region.”
