Posted by Mumbai: Autodesk has appointed Kamolika Gupta Peres as VP for India and SAARC operations, effective June 2025. In her new role, Kamolika will be responsible for driving Autodesk’s strategic growth across the region, strengthening its customer and partner ecosystem, and deepening its position as a digital transformation enabler.
Kamolika joins Autodesk with more than 20 years of experience in SaaS and enterprise technology leadership, having previously held senior roles at ServiceNow, Google, SAP, and IBM.
Most recently, she served as Group VP and MD for India and South Asia – ServiceNow, where she led major public sector initiatives, launched a national skilling program with the AICTE, and inaugurated the company’s India Innovation Centre.
At Autodesk, she is expected to lead the charge in expanding the company’s footprint in sectors such as infrastructure, design, and manufacturing, especially as India experiences rapid digitalisation and urban development.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kamolika to Autodesk,” said Haresh Khoobchandani, VP, APAC and Japan – Autodesk.
“Kamolika’s leadership strongly aligns with our mission to design and make a better world for all. Under her leadership, we hope to empower even more Indian companies, entrepreneurs, and designers to drive more strategic outcomes through the power of data, design, and innovation,” added Khoobchandani.
Known for her people-first leadership style and strategic clarity, Gupta Peres is expected to collaborate with stakeholders across government and industry to unlock new opportunities for Autodesk’s platforms in areas such as smart cities, public infrastructure, and sustainable design.
“India is entering an era defined by infrastructure growth, digital innovation, and a strong push for sustainability. Autodesk is uniquely positioned to partner with governments and enterprises in building this future,” said Kamolika Gupta Peres.
“I am excited to join Autodesk at such an interesting juncture to lead the company’s efforts in the region and help scale impact through the best-in-class design and make platform, collaboration, and purpose-driven execution,” added Kamolika.
The appointment also signals Autodesk’s continued investment in India as a core innovation hub. The country plays a key role in Autodesk’s global operations, contributing engineering talent, R&D expertise, and sectoral insight across architecture, construction, manufacturing, and media.