IBM has promoted Thirukkumaran Nagarajan to the role of Vice President, Human Resources for Asia Pacific, reinforcing its commitment to people-first leadership across the fast-growing region.
With close to two decades of experience at IBM, Nagarajan has played a pivotal role in aligning HR strategy with global business objectives, particularly across India/South Asia, Global Delivery and the Middle East & Africa (MEA). His leadership has consistently driven workforce transformation, talent development, and engagement across diverse markets.
His appointment comes at a crucial time as IBM intensifies its focus on agility, innovation, and digital reinvention in the APAC region. Having held senior roles across Bengaluru, Dubai, and Armonk, Nagarajan brings a unique multicultural perspective that will shape IBM’s next phase of employee experience and organizational growth.
In his new role, he is expected to spearhead a forward-looking HR agenda that supports IBM’s long-term business goals while fostering a resilient and future-ready workforce across Asia Pacific.
