National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) today announced that the Executive Council has elected Mr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder and Executive Chairman, Cyient Ltd. (formerly Infotech Enterprises) as the Chairman of NASSCOM for 2015-16. Mr. BVR Mohan Reddy has been a member of NASSCOM’s Executive Council and will take on the new role from April 09th, 2015. He succeeds R Chandrasekaran, Executive Vice Chairman of Cognizant India, who served as Chairman of NASSCOM for the year 2014-15. The Executive Council also announced the election of CP Gurnani, CEO and MD of Tech Mahindra as the Vice Chairman of NASSCOM for 2015-16.
Speaking on the occasion, BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairman, NASSCOM, and Founder & Executive Chairman, Cyient Ltd. said, “It
is truly a great honor to be the Chairman of NASSCOM. We are in the
middle of exciting times with the IT industry gaining maturity, several
technology disruptions, and the Government’s intent to deploy more IT
for betterment of society and economy. We have many opportunities and
challenges ahead of us. The work done by NASSCOM membership in
innovation and transformation can be well used to build a digitally
empowered nation. I look forward to continued involvement from our
membership to accelerate momentum on all initiatives at NASSCOM.”
“I
am grateful that this responsibility comes on the thrones of a
significant Digital storm that is reshaping the global marketplace,
necessitating IT investments in every function to remain competitive and
relevant. The political stability in India combined with game-changing
initiatives such as Digital India, Smart Cities, Make in India are
opening up unprecedented opportunities for the industry to contribute
and benefit from the growth momentum. The spurt in product start-ups and
the investment climate are reflective of this renewed confidence. I
look forward to working with the NASSCOM Executive Council on catalysing
Innovation and Transformation,” said CP Gurnani, Vice-Chairman, NASSCOM.
R. Chandrasekaran, Former Chairman, NASSCOM said, “I
have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with NASSCOM
and contribute in aligning the industry focus with the government’s
vision during the last year. It has been heartening to note that the
IT-BPM sector has played an important role in achieving the envisioned
scale of the Skill India, Digital India and Make in India programmes. It
has been a great opportunity to lead the industry as Chairman of
NASSCOM. I am really hopeful for the industry with NASSCOM playing a
critical role in evangelizing and leveraging newer opportunities for the
sector.”
Chairman BVR Mohan Reddy along with Vice-Chairman CP Gurnani and
President, R Chandrashekhar will lead NASSCOM to carry out its
diverse array of priorities to enable NASSCOM in achieving the 2020
vision for the industry:
· Catalyse Innovation, Transformation, Digital Hub
· Expand global trade initiative
· Engage and support programs for SMEs, Start-ups
· Enhance engagement with Government
· Enable Inclusion and CSR
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