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Genpact appoints Sanjeev Vohra as chief technology & innovation officer
Mumbai: Genpact, a global professional services and solutions firm, has announced that Sanjeev Vohra has been named as the company’s first chief technology & innovation officer, effective immediately. Vohra will report to president and CEO, Balkrishan “BK” Kalra.
Vohra, a seasoned leader, and respected innovator, brings more than 30 years of technology, consulting and industry expertise to Genpact. His appointment will help accelerate the delivery of AI and advanced technologies solutions, enabling higher client value and opportunities for business growth. He will also drive Genpact’s technology strategy, innovation framework, strategic partnerships and future-proof talent roadmap and skill rotation, enhancing the overall technology expertise within Genpact.
“Sanjeev brings tremendous AI and advanced technologies expertise to Genpact and an inclusive, people-first leadership style to our team,” said Genpact president and CEO Balkrishan “BK” Kalra. “Our teams are critical to our success, and we’ve made significant progress in scaling our broader technology skills as part of our overall investment in Data, Tech and AI. Sanjeev’s visionary thinking will be invaluable as we embed AI and advanced technologies in every client conversation and deepen our internal technology expertise throughout Genpact.”
Most recently, Vohra served as the global lead of Accenture applied intelligence where he spearheaded the aggressive growth of Accenture’s Data and AI business and advised C-suite executives across industries to unlock value through the strategic application of data, advanced analytics and AI. During his tenure at Accenture, he held a variety of leadership roles focused on large-scale digital transformation to create new growth opportunities and served as a member of Accenture’s global management committee.
“I am excited to lead Genpact’s AI and advanced technology initiatives at such a pivotal moment,” said Genpact chief technology & innovation officer Sanjeev Vohra. “There is a tremendous opportunity to leverage the capabilities of advanced technologies for positive change and unlock value for clients and shareholders. Genpact’s deep domain expertise, intense focus on process and commitment to scale broader technology will allow us to accelerate the pace at which we deliver digital transformation for our clients. I look forward to working with our talented, global teams to create unparalleled value by harnessing the power of advanced technologies and depth of process knowledge.”
Brands
Faber-Castell India appoints Sunaina Haldar as director – marketing
With stints at Tata, SleepyCat and ADF Foods under her belt, Haldar is primed to redraw Faber-Castell’s brand story
MUMBAI: Faber-Castell India has poached Sunaina Haldar from ADF Foods, appointing her director – marketing as the German stationery brand looks to muscle up in a category that is rapidly reinventing itself around creativity and self-expression.
Haldar hit the ground running. “My first couple of weeks have been incredibly energising, understanding consumers, visiting markets, engaging with retailers and immersing myself into the world of Faber-Castell Group,” she said.
She arrives with considerable firepower. At ADF Foods, Haldar ran marketing across India and international markets for a portfolio spanning Ashoka, Aeroplane, Camel and ADF Soul. Before that, she was vice-president – marketing at direct-to-consumer mattress brand SleepyCat, where she helmed brand, content and performance marketing. Her résumé also includes a stint leading marketing, new product development and CRM for Tata SmartFoodz at Tata Consumer Products, no small proving ground.
Between corporate roles, Haldar also operated as a fractional CMO for early-stage startups, building marketing strategy and operational structures from scratch, a signal that she knows how to move fast with limited resources.
With 18 years straddling FMCG, D2C and the startup world, Haldar now takes the reins at a brand that has long owned the classroom but is clearly hungry for the living room. In a stationery market where the pencil has become a lifestyle statement, Faber-Castell has picked someone who knows exactly how to sell that story.
