NEW DELHI: Tech Mahindra MD and CEO C P Gurnani and Raman Roy, CMD of Quatrro Global Services were appointed as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of National Association for Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) for 2016-17. He succeeds B V R Mohan Reddy and has assumed offices on Tuesday.
“As Chairman of the Executive Council, Gurnani will lead and assist Nasscom in catalysing the growth of the Indian technology and services industry and enabling the fulfillment of its future goals and aspirations,” Nasscom said in a statement.
Gurnani played a key role in the three year transformational journey of Mahindra Satyam and has spearheaded its eventual merger with Tech M.
“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,” Gurnani said.
Gurnani along with Roy and President R Chandrashekhar will lead Nasscom to carry out its diverse array of priorities to enable the body in achieving the 2020 vision for the industry.