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Quest Global names Richard Bergman as global business head of its semiconductor division.
BENGALURU: Quest Global has made a decisive play in the fast-moving world of semiconductors, appointing Richard “Rick” Bergman as president and global business head of its semiconductor division.
Based out of the company’s global leadership structure, Bergman will be responsible for shaping the long-term strategy of the vertical, accelerating revenue growth and strengthening Quest Global’s relationships with customers worldwide. His mandate includes building a multi-year growth roadmap, delivering transformational engineering solutions and sharpening the company’s focus on high-growth areas such as AI, automotive and industrial systems.
Quest Global co-founder and CEO Ajit Prabhu, said the timing could not be better. With AI, system innovation and supply chain shifts reshaping the semiconductor landscape, he believes Bergman’s track record makes him a natural fit to lead the next phase of growth. According to Prabhu, Bergman brings not just deep semiconductor expertise, but also a proven ability to scale businesses and build enduring customer partnerships.
For Bergman, the appeal lies in Quest Global’s engineering-first DNA. He describes semiconductors as the quiet force powering innovation across everything from high-performance computing to connected vehicles and industrial automation. As complexity increases, his focus will be on helping customers solve critical engineering challenges while building a scalable, high-impact business for the long term.
Bergman joins Quest Global with over two decades of leadership experience across semiconductors, computing, graphics and advanced technology platforms. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Kymeta Corporation. His earlier stints include senior leadership roles at AMD, Synaptics and ATI Technologies, where he led multi-billion-dollar businesses, oversaw major acquisitions and built global teams.
The appointment underlines Quest Global’s intent to double down on semiconductors as a strategic growth engine, aligning its engineering strengths with the rapidly evolving needs of customers in a chip-driven world.
Founded over 25 years ago, Quest Global operates in more than 18 countries with 93 global delivery centres and a workforce of over 21,500 engineers. The company delivers end-to-end engineering solutions across sectors including aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, rail and semiconductors, with a clear ambition to engineer what comes next.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
