Bengaluru: Randstad India, a talent company, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Cauvery Uthappa as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With over two decades of experience across marketing, strategy, and leadership, Cauvery’s appointment is aligned with Randstad’s vision of driving its ‘Partner for Talent’ strategy and establishing world-class marketing capabilities tailored for India’s dynamic talent landscape.
In her new role, Cauvery will lead the planning and execution of Randstad India’s marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with global priorities while building impactful and future-ready marketing functions in India. Her focus areas will include delivering strong APAC strategic integration, driving local execution, engaging talent and client communities, and reinforcing Randstad’s AI-first and digital-led transformation journey.
Commenting on the appointment, Viswanath PS, MD & CEO, Randstad India, said, “We warmly welcome Cauvery to the Randstad India management team. With her diverse expertise and experience in marketing leadership, she will be instrumental in elevating our brand presence, strengthening our market position as a trusted partner for talent, and delivering greater value to both our clients and talent communities. As we continue to accelerate our growth in India, Cauvery’s strategic vision and new age marketing capabilities will help us further align with our global marketing ambitions while ensuring strong local impact. We are confident that her leadership will be a catalyst in enhancing our digital transformation journey and reinforcing Randstad as the most specialized and equitable talent company in the country.”
Cauvery has held leadership roles at Adecco, TeamLease Services, Atos, Siemens, HP, 24/7 Inc., ESPN Star Sports, and Motorola, demonstrating expertise in sales, analytics, business transformation, and integrated go-to-market strategies across both B2B and B2C sectors. Recognized for her innovative and forward-thinking approach, she has been instrumental in building admired brands, driving customer-centric growth, and positioning marketing as a board-level strategic function.
Frank Oerlemans, Chief Marketing Officer, APAC – Randstad, added, “We are delighted to welcome Cauvery to the Randstad family. Her proven leadership and extensive experience in the Indian market are exactly what we need to accelerate our growth and further cement our position as a leading talent company. I am confident that Cauvery’s strategic vision will elevate our brand presence, our AI first approach, and also significantly strengthen our partner for talent positioning and market leadership in this crucial geography.”
Expressing her excitement on the new role, Cauvery Uthappa, CMO, Randstad India, said, “I am excited to join Randstad India, an organization driven by a clear vision for the future of talent. My focus will be on developing insight-led marketing strategies that not only strengthen our brand but also create meaningful connections with our clients and the talent community. I look forward to building on Randstad’s strong foundation to deliver brand experiences that fuel growth and inspire trust in an evolving employment landscape, and amplify our differentiation in the industry.”
Cauvery holds a PGDBM in Marketing, Human Resources, and Business Management from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Mysore.
