GMR Group has announced the appointment of Anil Kakkar as its new Enterprise Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role, he will spearhead the Group’s enterprise‑wide digital and technology strategy, driving innovation and transformation across its diverse businesses spanning airports, energy, infrastructure, and sports.
With over two decades of IT leadership experience, Kakkar brings deep expertise in aligning technology with complex, multi‑business environments. His career includes senior roles at Escorts Kubota Limited, Agilent Technologies, and Indus Towers Limited, where he successfully led ERP modernization, advanced data and analytics programs, digital platform development, and large‑scale transformation initiatives.
At GMR Group, Kakkar will be responsible for shaping the company’s technology roadmap, enabling enterprise‑wide digital initiatives, and strengthening operational excellence through innovation. His appointment underscores GMR’s commitment to leveraging technology as a strategic driver of growth and efficiency across its portfolio.
The Group’s leadership highlighted that Kakkar’s proven track record in delivering enterprise transformation and digital innovation positions him to accelerate GMR’s journey toward becoming a future‑ready organization.
With this appointment, GMR Group reinforces its focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, ensuring that technology continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing customer experiences, optimizing processes, and supporting long‑term business growth.
