Bengaluru, India – March 7, 2025 – First Citizens India, a subsidiary of parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc., today announced the appointment of Satya Prakash Ranjan as its Country Head and Head of Technology. Satya will be based out of Bengaluru and will lead the India teams that support the strategic business priorities of First Citizens Bank, First Citizens BancShares’ primary U.S. banking subsidiary.
Satya brings more than 25 years of knowledge and expertise in technology, analytics and consulting. Most recently, he served as the Country Managing Director for Telstra, where he oversaw the Technology, Data, Networks and Shared Services capability centers in Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad. Prior to Telstra, he held various leadership positions with large institutions, including Fidelity Investments, Citigroup and Accenture.
“Satya’s extensive experience driving significant technology transformations, building global delivery capabilities and handling large-scale programs and platforms will enable First Citizens India to continue scaling new heights,” said Ranjan Wadhwa, head of Global Services for First Citizens India. “We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the strategic leadership he’ll provide our talented organization.”
“I am extremely delighted to join and lead First Citizens India in this exciting phase of growth,” said Satya. “On the heels of the company’s early success leveraging Indian talent and capabilities, I look forward to collaborating with our teams globally to drive even more productive business outcomes.”
An engineering graduate from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Satya also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata. He believes deeply in the transformative power of education and is a passionate advocate for supporting the educational pursuits of underprivileged children.
About First Citizens India
First Citizens India, also known as FC Global Services India LLP, is a subsidiary of parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. First Citizens India is a global capability center (GCC) based in Bengaluru that benefits from BancShares’ legacy of strength and ability over the past 125 years. As an integral part of BancShares’ enterprise Global Services division, First Citizens India is responsible for delivering value and managing risks for our lines of business. The key areas of operations in India include Technology, Enterprise Operations, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Credit Administration.
About First Citizens BancShares, Inc.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets and a member of the Fortune 500™. Its primary banking subsidiary, First Citizens Bank, helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Discover more at firstcitizens.com.