Mumbai: Protean eGov Technologies Ltd. (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd.), a leading architect of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and citizen-centric e-Governance solutions, has announced the elevation of V Easwaran to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Mr. Easwaran previously served as Group Head of Business Operations, where he played a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and successfully executing strategic mandates, including high-stakes RFPs across Protean’s diverse solution portfolios. His promotion comes at a crucial time as Protean deepens its commitment to shaping India’s digital governance landscape and expanding its global relevance.
Suresh Sethi, MD & CEO, Protean eGov Technologies Limited, commented on the leadership elevation: “As Protean enters a pivotal phase in advancing India’s Digital Public Infrastructure and expanding its global relevance, we are reinforcing our leadership to deliver on this bold ambition. Mr. V Easwaran’s progression to Chief Operating Officer reflects his proven ability to lead complex programs, scale operations, and deliver measurable impact. His strategic mindset, coupled with operational discipline, will be invaluable as we drive the next chapter of innovation and public value creation.”
Accepting the new role, V Easwaran, Chief Operating Officer, Protean eGov, said,“I am deeply honoured to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer at Protean. Having witnessed the company’s remarkable role in advancing India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, I am excited to build on this legacy—driving greater operational excellence, expanding our impact, and enabling transformative outcomes across sectors.”
With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Mr. Easwaran brings deep expertise across banking, digital transformation, and large-scale operations. He has been instrumental in the growth of several of India’s most successful financial institutions, including India Post Payments Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank. Often part of these organizations during their foundational phases, he played a crucial role in scaling them into market leaders. His ability to deliver results in highly regulated, complex environments—combined with a strategic and execution-focused approach—makes him uniquely suited for this next phase at Protean.
