NEW DELHI
The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has officially appointed Rachana Bahadur as a senior advisor to help shape the future of the sport in the country. A heavyweight in the global financial sector, Bahadur currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Country Head for Synchrony India, bringing over thirty years of professional expertise to the golfing organization.
Bahadur’s impressive career includes nearly two decades of international leadership across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Having held high-ranking roles at prestigious institutions like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley, she is well-versed in driving digital transformation and strategic growth. Her appointment is seen as a major move to bring corporate excellence and a global perspective to Indian professional golf.
Kapil Dev, the legendary cricketer and current President of the PGTI, expressed his excitement over the new addition. He noted that Bahadur’s deep experience in building high-performing organizations will be invaluable as the tour enters its next phase of expansion. The organization believes her “people-first” philosophy will help create a better ecosystem for players while elevating the tour’s brand on the international stage.
Reflecting on her new role, Bahadur stated she is honored to support the PGTI’s mission of nurturing local talent. She aims to use her background in risk management and operations to help the organization provide more opportunities for professional golfers. With such a seasoned leader on board, the PGTI is poised to strengthen its standing in the global sporting world.