Ipsos has announced the appointment of Suresh Ramalingam as chief executive officer for India.

He will focus on accelerating Ipsos India’s growth by expanding the portfolio through new product innovations and technology-led solutions.

He succeeds Amit Adarkar, who was leading the Indian operations for a decade.

Ramalingam transitions to the India CEO role from his previous position as chief client officer for APEC at Ipsos, where he was responsible for driving the commercial strategy and strengthening key client relationships across the region.

Since joining Ipsos in 2018 as CEO for Southeast Asia, Ramalingam has led operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, based in Kuala Lumpur.

Hamish Munro, CEO, Ipsos APEC, said, "Ramalingam is a proven leader with a track record of delivering results across complex and diverse markets. Under his stewardship, we are confident that Ipsos India will continue to be a key growth engine and set new benchmarks for the region."

Adarkar added, "India has been one of Ipsos’ top five priority markets globally, and it’s been an incredibly fulfilling experience leading such a dynamic and high-growth market. As I look ahead to new challenges, I am confident that the team will continue to thrive under Ramalingam’s leadership. He brings the right blend of global experience, client focus, and vision to take Ipsos India to the next level."

Ramalingam said, "India has achieved remarkable progress under Adarkar’s leadership," said Ramalingam. "My focus will be on building upon this strong foundation driving innovation, deepening client partnerships, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative work culture. With several new launches in the pipeline, we are well-positioned to help clients achieve their ambitious goals in an evolving business environment."