About me
Soumitra Saha serves as the Managing Director and Country Head of Lumen Technologies, India, and is based in
Bangalore. As a key leader within the organization, Soumitra is spearheading a transformative initiative to
establish Lumen India as a premier technology hub for Lumen Technologies globally. He is also an active member
of the NASSCOM Karnataka Regional Council.
Soumitra has been recognized for his exceptional leadership with multiple accolades, including “Most Promising
Business Leaders of Asia” by the Times Group, “Influential Leaders of India 2024” by Republic TV and Marksmen
Daily, and the “Visionary Leader” award at the Bharat Leadership Excellence Awards 2024. Under his leadership,
Lumen India has also earned distinctions such as “Technology Leader” and “Most Preferred Workplaces 2024” by
Marksmen Daily.
With over 25 years of experience in Banking, Finance, and Information Technology, Soumitra brings a wealth of
expertise to his role. Prior to joining Lumen, he served as Head of Technology for the APAC region at Northern
Trust across multiple business units, where he successfully drove key technology initiatives. At Fidelity
Investments (FMR) India, Soumitra held several leadership positions, including Head of Capital Markets
Technology, Head of Innovation, and Head of Strategy and Planning. During his 14-year tenure at Fidelity, he
contributed across diverse domains such as Asset Management, Institutional Services, Stock Plan Services, and
Brokerage Services. Soumitra’s earlier career includes roles at UBS (via HCL Perot Systems) in London, where he
worked in the Confirmations and Settlements team, and Infosys Technologies, where he began his professional
journey in 2000.
Soumitra’s extensive international experience spans Boston, Toronto, Ottawa, San Francisco, and London,
providing him with a rich multicultural perspective. He is deeply passionate about leveraging technology as a
catalyst for innovation, creating groundbreaking products, services, and experiences that enhance client
engagement.
An alumnus of INSEAD’s Executive Management program, Soumitra also holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering
from Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur, India
