Shanker Annaswamy

Shanker Annaswamy, Managing Director, IBM India is responsible for all IBM’s sales and marketing, services and Global Delivery operations in India.

Prior to this appointment, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer for GE Medical Systems (GEMS), South Asia and Managing Director, Wipro-GEMS. Amongst the many achievements, he was responsible for building GE's CT business in Asia Pacific where he led the growth of the company's business in China.

Shanker began his career with Philips Medical Systems. In his 25 years of experience, he has undertaken various positions in project management, sales and marketing and quality, including as an Advisor to the Ministry of Health in Oman.

An accomplished speaker, Shanker has delivered keynote addresses at many seminars and conferences.

Shanker has a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Electronics and communication from Madras University and a Diploma in Business Management Education from the All India Management Association, New Delhi.

He is married and has two children.