Bengaluru, 20th Aug 2025: Randstad India, a leading talent company, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Cauvery Uthappa as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Cauvery brings with her over two decades of diverse experience in marketing, strategy, and leadership, in line with Randstad’s goal of driving it’s ‘Partner for Talent’ strategy, and establishing world-class marketing capabilities for India’s dynamic talent landscape.
In her new role, Cauvery will spearhead the planning and execution of Randstad India’s marketing strategy, aligned with the global vision to build integrated, impactful, and future-ready marketing functions. Her priorities will include delivering strong APAC strategic alignment, winning local execution, and engaging talent and client communities to enable profitable growth. In addition to leading Randstad India’s marketing strategy, she will continue to drive operational excellence in our digital, AI first strategy, and build a consistent and cohesive brand presence in the market.
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 comes with successful previous leadership stints at Adecco, TeamLease Services, Atos, Siemens, HP, 24/7 Inc., ESPN Star Sports, and Motorola. She has demonstrated expertise in sales, analytics, business transformation, and integrated go-to-market strategies across both B2B and B2C sectors. Known for her creative, innovative, and forward-thinking approach, she has built admired brands, driven customer-centric growth, and positioned marketing as a board-level strategic function.
“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.”, said Frank Oerlemans, Chief Marketing Officer, APAC – Randstad.
Speaking on her new role, Cauvery Uthappa, Chief Marketing Officer, 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.”