Rakesh Sawant

Rakesh Sawant is an experienced professional in architecture and infrastructure management, currently serving as the Head of Architecture and Infrastructure at METRO AG since September 2021, where responsibilities include leading a technical team for Greenfield S4 HANA implementation, managing the AMS practice for pilot go-live countries, and overseeing various tech-related areas. Prior to this role, Rakesh held multiple positions at thyssenkrupp Elevator, including Global Change & Release Manager and Program Lead for a multimillion EUR carve-out program, demonstrating extensive expertise in program lifecycle management and change management processes. Rakesh's extensive career also includes significant contributions at organizations such as RB, Infosys, The Kraft Heinz Company, FrieslandCampina, AstraZeneca, Ramco Systems Limited, RICO AUTO INDUSTRIES LTD., and KEC International Ltd., across diverse roles in project management, SAP consulting, and engineering. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Mumbai and an MBA in Material Management from the Indian Institute of Material Management.