The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has appointed Rachana Bahadur as an Advisor, adding significant global leadership experience to its strategic setup.
Bahadur, Senior Vice President and Country Head – India at Synchrony Financial, brings over three decades of experience across banking, operations and risk management. She has previously held senior roles at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley, with leadership exposure across the US, Asia and Europe.
Her appointment comes as PGTI continues to strengthen its structure and expand the professional golf ecosystem in India.
“I am honored to join the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India as an Advisor,” Bahadur said. “The PGTI has played a pivotal role in developing and promoting professional golf in India, and I deeply admire its commitment to nurturing talent. I look forward to contributing to its mission of elevating Indian golf on the global stage.”
PGTI President Kapil Dev welcomed the move, highlighting the value of her experience.
“We are delighted to welcome Rachana Bahadur to our Advisory Board,” he said. “Her global leadership experience and expertise in building high-performing organisations will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the ecosystem of professional golf in India.”
What it means: A strategic addition for PGTI as it looks to scale professionally and globally.
What’s next: Focus remains on building pathways, structure and international competitiveness for Indian golf.
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