ISS A/S Accelerates Growth Trajectory with Aksh Rohatgi Leading Strategic Expansion Across APAC
In a strategic move poised to elevate its presence in the dynamic Asia-Pacific (APAC) market, ISS A/S, a global leader in facility services, has appointed Mr. Aksh Rohatgi as the Regional Managing Director for the APAC region. Bringing a wealth of experience from his role as CEO & Country Manager for ISS India, Mr. Rohatgi assumes this pivotal position, steering the company towards accelerated, sustainable growth and increased market share across the APAC region.
In his new role, Mr. Rohatgi will report to Regional CEO Troels Bjerg from ISS A/S. With a focus on fostering enhanced enterprise synergies and scalability, Mr. Rohatgi is set to chart a visionary course that aligns with ISS’s commitment to delivering world-class facility services, reinforcing its dedication to excellence and innovation.
The move is underpinned by the significance of India and the APAC region in ISS A/S's global operations, boasting a substantial workforce of over 137,200 Placemakers and a robust APAC region business with 4,000+ accounts, and 150 Key Accounts actively engaged. Notably, the APAC region has emerged as a substantial contributor to ISS A/S's financial performance, generating a noteworthy DKK 14 billion in revenue constituting 18% of the organization's overall group revenue. India's thriving outsourcing market and robust economic growth has also made it a pivotal growth market for ISS.
Talking about the new development, Group CEO of ISS A/S Kasper Fangel, said: "We are delighted to announce Aksh Rohatgi as the Regional Managing Director, APAC, and are confident that his commitment and dedication will stand true to this decision. Aksh’s vision of staying ahead of the curve and understanding of the Indian market has been an asset to the company and we believe that he will add significant value to the company in his new role.”
Expressing his delight, Aksh Rohatgi, Regional Managing Director APAC, said: "As we venture into a new exciting chapter for the APAC region, I am inspired to dream big and push for greater goals, fostering a culture of innovation and proactively seeking new ideas that will propel ISS A/S to new heights. With a keen eye on the long-term perspective, my strategic focus will be to fuel sustainable growth, capitalizing on the immense opportunities that the APAC market offers. I am confident that, together with our dedicated team, we will solidify the OneISS Operating Model in the region, ensuring not only the company's success but also contributing to the region's development. This is an exhilarating journey, and I look forward to achieving new milestones and making a lasting impact on ISS A/S's growth trajectory in the dynamic APAC landscape."
The developments come as a testimony to Aksh Rohatgi’s contribution in making India a key market for ISS and diversifying the operations in the country with innovation and the creation of business opportunities. Throughout Rohatgi’s tenure as the CEO, the company has played an instrumental part in the lives and careers of its employees in India and the communities that it operates in. Since its inception in India, ISS has kept an unwavering focus on social sustainability responsibilities, creating employment and empowering thousands of men and women to move into the organised and formal sector.
During his leadership, the company also launched significant initiatives for its people and aligned its vision with that of the government to ensure social, environmental and economic sustainability. He is an industry visionary in the true sense with an in-depth understanding of the market and goals that can shape a new future for the APAC region. With a strong belief in innovation and technology, Rohatgi took the company to new heights by unfolding opportunities even during the pandemic.
