Global IT services provider HCL Technologies has replaced Anant Gupta as president and chief executive officer of the company, with chief operating officer C. Vijayakumar taking on the top job.
C. Vijakumar began his career with HCL in 1994 as a senior technical engineer, and during his tenure, has worked his way through numerous role to hold senior executive positions in India and the US, including as executive vice president – global service delivery and president – infrastructure services.
C. Vijayakumar has been charged with the execution of HCL’s strategy to grow “experience-based and business outcome-oriented next generation services” in the cloud, Internet of Things, digital and cybersecurity arenas, maintain the company’s leadership position in core services and “achieve greater momentum in the ecosystem-driven products and platform business”, according to a statement by the company.
“HCL has always identified emerging opportunities and pivoted early during market inflections. Over the last couple of years, by organizing itself for transformation, the company has sustained consistency in its growth and has achieved a differentiated market position,” said Shiv Nadar, chairman and chief strategy officer, HCL Technologies.
“Vijay has been a transformational leader in the company leading from the front. His vision and flawless execution track record best positions him for taking our journey forward. I wish him all the very best.”
C. Vijayakumar will continue to be based in the US as he takes this new role.
“I am deeply humbled and honoured to be given an opportunity to lead HCL Technologies, where we are uniquely positioned to win in the new world. Over the last two decades, I have had the privilege of working with world class teams, creating collective value for our clients, employees, investors and communities in which we operate. I look forward to partnering with each one of our HCL ideapreneurs as we embark on the next phase of our journey”, he said.
HCL Technologies operates in 32 countries and has consolidated revenues of US$6.6 billion. The company’s SAP practice has over 8500 SAP consultants.
