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Rachana Bahadur Joins DP World PGTI as Advisor, Bolstering Indian Golf

The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India has appointed Rachana Bahadur, Senior Vice President and Country Head for Synchrony India, as an advisor. Bahadur brings over three decades of international experience in banking, operations, and risk management from roles at firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase. She expressed honor at the appointment and a commitment to contributing to the tour's mission of developing professional golf in India. PGTI President Kapil Dev welcomed her strategic insights to help shape the next phase of the tour's growth.

Key Points: Rachana Bahadur Appointed Advisor to DP World PGTI

  • Seasoned global leader appointed
  • Over three decades of experience
  • Aims to elevate Indian golf globally
  • Brings people-first philosophy
  • Backed by PGTI President Kapil Dev
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Rachana Bahadur appointed as advisor of PGTI

Synchrony India's Rachana Bahadur appointed advisor to DP World Professional Golf Tour of India, bringing global leadership experience to elevate Indian golf.

"I am honored to join the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India as an Advisor. - Rachana Bahadur"

New Delhi, April 18

The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India on Saturday announced the appointment of Rachana Bahadur, senior vice president and country head - India at Synchrony Financial, as an advisor to the organization.

A seasoned global leader, Rachana Bahadur brings over three decades of experience across banking, operations, and risk management. Currently serving as senior vice president and country head for Synchrony India, she leads a dynamic workforce, driving strategic growth, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

Having held senior leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley and with over 18 years of global leadership experience spanning the US, Asia, and Europe, Rachana brings a truly international perspective to the table.

Her people-first philosophy-centered on trust, well-being, and fostering a collaborative culture-perfectly aligns with DP World PGTI's vision for the future of Indian golf.

Expressing her thoughts on the appointment, Rachana Bahadur said, "I am honored to join the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India as an Advisor. The DP World PGTI has played a pivotal role in developing and promoting professional golf in India, and I deeply admire its commitment to nurturing talent and creating opportunities for players. I look forward to contributing to its mission of elevating Indian golf on the global stage."

Commenting on this major development, Kapil Dev, president, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), said, "We are delighted to welcome Rachana Bahadur to the Advisory Board of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Her extensive global leadership experience and deep expertise in building high-performing organizations will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the ecosystem of professional golf in India. We look forward to her strategic insights in shaping the next phase of DP World PGTI's growth."

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see a highly accomplished woman taking on this advisory role. Her "people-first" philosophy is exactly what Indian sports administration needs more of. Wishing her all the best!
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Rahul R
Impressive credentials, no doubt. But I hope the focus remains on developing talent at the grassroots level and not just on corporate partnerships. The real test is whether this helps young golfers from smaller towns get better opportunities.
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Michael C
As someone who follows golf globally, this is a significant step. Kapil Dev's involvement and now this appointment show PGTI is serious about building a world-class structure. Her international perspective will be crucial.
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Shreya B
Over three decades of experience! With leaders like her and the backing of DP World, Indian golf is poised for a new chapter. Hopefully, we'll see more Indian names on the leaderboards of major tournaments soon.
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Karthik V
Good move. Golf needs this kind of professional management to grow beyond its traditional elite image in India. Her risk management background might help in creating more sustainable career paths for players.

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