Arunraja Karthick has been appointed as Global Head – IT Infrastructure & Operations at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Arunraja Karthick has been appointed as Global Head – IT Infrastructure & Operations at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, marking his return to the organization after previously serving as Global Lead – Cloud CoE & Datacenter Services. In this role, he will lead the company's global IT infrastructure and operations strategy, accelerate its Centralize → SRE → AIOps transformation roadmap, and strengthen the resilience, scalability, and security of enterprise technology across worldwide operations.

Before rejoining Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Arunraja spent nearly five years at DTDC Express Limited, where he most recently served as Head – IT Services & Security (CISO). During his tenure, he established the organization's DevSecOps capabilities, launched DIVA, India’s first agentic AI chatbot for the logistics industry showcased at an AWS Summit, strengthened enterprise cybersecurity, and led key governance initiatives, earning recognition as “Emerging CIO of the Year.”

With over 16 years of experience, Arunraja has built an accomplished career across Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, DXC Technology, CMA CGM, VirtusaPolaris, and IBM, leading large-scale cloud transformation, data center modernization, cybersecurity, and enterprise infrastructure programs. His expertise spans cloud strategy, IT operations, digital transformation, cyber resilience, and technology governance, with a strong track record of aligning technology platforms with business growth and operational excellence.

Currently pursuing the Advanced General Management Programme (AGMP) at IIM Ahmedabad, Arunraja brings a unique combination of technical expertise and strategic leadership. His appointment reflects Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories’ continued investment in strengthening its global technology capabilities and advancing its digital transformation journey.