Services firm Persistent Systems Limited announced the appointment of Sandeep Kalra as Additional Director on the company’s Board, with effect from June 11, 2022.
According to the company’s exchange filing, “please note that basis on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, the Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Sandeep Kalra (DIN: 02506494) as an Additional Director (Executive Member) of the Company for the period from June 11, 2022, till September 30, 2025, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General and approval of the Central Government.”
Kalra is the Chief Executive Officer of Persistent Systems and serves on its board as an Executive Director. Under his leadership, Persistent is transforming from a niche technology player into a multifaceted, new-age digital transformation partner and a strong global brand, the statement said.
He has extensive experience in the IT services industry and in turning around businesses by promoting growth and profitability. After graduating from the Indian Institute of Management – Calcutta, Sandeep spent about 16+ years with HCL where he held multiple leadership positions across Outsourced Product Engineering, establishing HCL Technologies in LATAM and Canada as well as leading the Pharma vertical. After HCL Technologies, Sandeep joined Symphony Teleca (then part of Symphony Technology Group) to lead its growth and was instrumental in its successful acquisition by HARMAN. Sandeep then led a 7000+ member services business unit for HARMAN (now a Samsung Company), delivering digital transformation solutions to ISVs and enterprises.
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