Randstad India Appoints Narayan Iyer as Managing Director

Randstad India has appointed Narayan Iyer as its new Managing Director and Chair of the Randstad India Management Council, marking a significant leadership move as the global talent solutions company strengthens its presence in India’s rapidly evolving employment market.

With more than three decades of experience in IT services, consulting, and digital transformation, Iyer brings deep expertise in leading large-scale businesses and driving technology-led growth. Prior to joining Randstad India, he served as President of Bajaj Technology Services, the technology business of Bajaj Finserv Direct, where he spearheaded digital transformation and enterprise growth initiatives.

As Managing Director, Iyer will lead Randstad India’s four core business verticals—Operational, Professional, Digital, and Enterprise—while also providing strategic oversight to the company’s three India-based shared service centres. His mandate includes accelerating business growth, expanding digital capabilities, and strengthening Randstad’s position as a trusted talent partner for organizations across industries.

The appointment comes at a time when India’s talent landscape is undergoing rapid change, driven by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and evolving workforce expectations. Organizations are increasingly seeking strategic partners who can help them build future-ready workforces while addressing critical skill gaps.

Randstad has been investing in technology-enabled recruitment, workforce solutions, and talent advisory services to meet changing client demands. Iyer’s experience in enterprise technology and business transformation is expected to support the company’s ambition of delivering innovative, data-driven talent solutions.

With Narayan Iyer at the helm, Randstad India aims to deepen its digital capabilities, strengthen client partnerships, and continue helping organizations navigate the future of work in one of the world’s fastest-growing talent markets.