National Association
of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has announced the appointment of CP Gurnani as
its Chairman for 2016-2017. He will take on the new role as
Chairman of NASSCOM effective 6 April 2016. He succeeds BVR Mohan Reddy,
who served as Chairman of NASSCOM for 2015-16.
Gurnani is part of NASSCOM’s
Executive Council and is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
of Tech Mahindra. As Chairman of the Executive Council, He will lead
and assist NASSCOM in catalyzing the growth of the Indian technology and
services industry and enabling the fulfillment of its future goals and
aspirations. The Executive Council also announced the appointment of Raman
Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of Quatrro Global Services as
the Vice Chairman of NASSCOM for 2016-17.
Speaking on the occasion, CP Gurnani, Chairman,
NASSCOM and MD & CEO, Tech Mahindra, “I feel very humbled
to be given this opportunity, at a time when the industry is on the threshold
of an exciting new journey. Innovative startups and disruptive technology have
together created exciting times for the industry. Being at the helm of NASSCOM,
I will continue to drive greater engagement with our stakeholders and members
to address the prevalent industry issues of inclusion, education,
infrastructure security and corporate governance.”
BVR Mohan Reddy, Former Chairman, NASSCOM stated that, “I feel very proud of
the progress the industry has witnessed in the past one year. 2015 was a
defining year for the industry as we outlined our vision for the decade ahead
and witnessed innovative entrepreneurs rise to achieve tremendous success,
making India one of the key Startup hubs across the globe. It has been a great
opportunity leading NASSCOM during the last one year and I am confident that
NASSCOM will grow from strength to strength.”
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