Bhaskar Ramachandran

Recent appearances

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  Bhaskar Ramachandran, CIO PPG and Sarbjeet Johal Discussion at SAP Sapphire 2026

  October 06, 2026 · 📺 Sarbjeet Johal (STACKPANE)

  “Data is a byproduct of process. You can’t go fix the data without fixing the processes”, says Bhaskar Ramachandran, VP & CIO at PPG. Bhaskar and I had a great dialogue on their multi-year systems modernization journey in conjunction with AWS during #SAPSapphire 2026 in Orlando, FL, earlier this year. Bhaskar went deep into the changing nature of business from a demand driven business environment to a supply driven business environment and the need for being nimble to adapt to and adopt new technology. Paraphrasing Bhaskar, simplicity and consistency are great attributes of systems operations…

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  How PPG's CIO Turned IT into a Competitive Advantage | Technovation 1100

  July 23, 2026 · 📺 Metis Strategy

  Technology creates competitive advantage when it helps the business move faster, remove friction, and solve customer problems more effectively. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Bhaskar Ramachandran, Vice President and Global CIO of PPG, about transforming IT from a support function into a strategic business capability. Bhaskar explains how PPG’s cloud-only strategy accelerates acquisitions, strengthens security, and creates a foundation for AI. He also shares how FormulationAI is helping scientists develop coatings faster and optimize existing products. 🎧 An audio-only…

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  Leading with Passion & Purpose: The PPG Playbook with CIO Bhaskar Ramachandran

  June 10, 2025 · 📺 Ouellette & Associates Consulting, Inc.

  Bhaskar Ramachandran is the powerhouse CIO behind PPG’s digital transformation. A master at driving culture change, building strong IT teams, and rallying everyone around the organization’s vision, he has a long track record of delivering real business results across industries. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to sit down with Bhaskar in person at PMI Digital’s studio in Pittsburgh for a deep-dive into the many facets of his leadership playbook. In this episode, Bhaskar talks with Dan about his career journey and approach to his day-to-day role at PPG. He also unpacks a few of his l…

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