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Valuepoint Systems announces its top management to accelerate its digital transformation solutions and services
MUMBAI: Value Point Systems, one of South Asia's leading digital transformation catalysts, on Wednesday announced the strengthening of its leadership team as the company aims to realise its vision to lead the digital transformation space globally. Valuepoint Systems is a 28-year-old Systems Integrator and Managed Services Company with a rapid growth trajectory as it expands into new technologies and geographies. The company has appointed heads for its sales & marketing, digital, and cyber security verticals. With these appointments, the company has reaffirmed its commitment to be a leader in its space.
Ashok Prabhu, Chief Executive – Sales and Marketing for Valuepoint Systems. Industry Veteran having an experience of over 28 Years and an accomplished business leader in the Cyber Security Industry takes over as the Chief Executive – Sales and Marketing for Valuepoint Systems. Prabhu has built businesses for 25+ years promoting almost every Cyber Security Product Company/OEMs who entered Indian Market. Known for his exceptional people leadership skills and domain knowledge in Cyber Security, Prabhu has created agile Sales organizations led by trusted client relationships. He will be responsible to drive strategic partnerships and alliances for Valuepoint Systems across Data Center Transformation, Network Transformation, Cyber Security & Risk Advisory, IMS, Digital Workplace, Cloud, BI & Analytics’ solution verticals.
Raj Reddy takes over as Chief Executive – Digital. Raj, a dynamic business leader in IT industry worked with Fortune100 customers with a razor-sharp focus on Enterprise Value Creation, drives Value Point’s vision of being a Digital Transformation catalyst in expanding its business globally through Cybersecurity, Cloud, Analytics, Product engineering and Digital Infra & Support services. Being trusted advisor to Customers, Raj orchestrates the fusion of innovative digital products, technologies, solutions and services for them to leverage the digital revolution tailored to different markets there by enhancing value to its Customers, Investors and employees. With his experience and prowess, he has earned the reputation of leading organizations into the Leadership Quadrant in Digital services winning accolades from Gartner, Nelson Hall and Forrester.
Suresh Iyer, as the Chief Executive Officer of CyRAACS, A Value point company, responsible for accelerating growth, profitability and market share in Cyber Security Consulting and Advisory Services.
A thought leader who comes with over 25+ years of rich experience in Global corporates in capacity of CISO, building Risk Management and Privacy teams. Suresh has in-depth knowledge of Global regulatory and Client security landscape. He has been excelling at building high performance teams and believes in providing the best opportunities to employees.
Murari Shanker, as the Co-Founder Chief Operating Officer of CyRAACS, comes with 25+ years of experience and will be responsible for day to day business operations and revenue. Murari, multi-disciplinary leader has strong consulting and advisory skills in mentoring project teams to achieve cost, time and providing high quality deliverables to clients. His unique ability to stich long term value creation with immediate actions & results has benefited several clients immensely.
Commenting on the structuring, RS Shanbhag, Founder and CMD of Valuepoint Group said, “I wish everyone a great success in their respective roles. With this leadership team, we look to the future with renewed confidence. This is a planned structuring that will enable agile decision making, while also putting us on the path to developing more independent, yet collaborative teams. I am confident that this team will propel Valuepoint Systems' growth globally.”
Last year, Valuepoint Systems had announced the appointment of Sudhir Pai as the Director with the additional responsibility of Chief Financial Strategist to develop a sustainable financial model and restructure the organization to derive optimum value to investors in the long term. In January, the company had also announced the appointment of Phaneesh Murthy as an additional director on the board.
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WPP appoints Mark Taylor as chief people officer in leadership reshuffle
Marie-Claire Barker moves to culture role as Cindy Rose builds new team
MUMBAI: WPP has appointed Mark Taylor as its new chief people officer, bringing in a seasoned HR leader as part of a broader leadership reshuffle under chief executive Cindy Rose, according to media reports.
Taylor succeeds Marie-Claire Barker, who will transition into a specialised role focused on performance and culture, reporting to him. The move is seen as part of WPP’s effort to sharpen its organisational structure and align talent strategy with its transformation agenda.
With more than three decades of experience, Taylor brings a diverse track record across industries including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, retail and digital entertainment. He most recently served as chief people advisor at The LEGO Group, where he worked closely with top leadership on board and executive appointments, governance and organisational strategy.
Prior to that, he held senior HR leadership roles at Burberry and King, where he played a key role in organisational transformation and integration efforts, including the company’s alignment with Activision Blizzard. Earlier in his career, Taylor also worked with Kimberly-Clark and GlaxoSmithKline.
His cross-sector experience is expected to support WPP’s three-year ‘Elevate 28’ turnaround plan, which focuses on simplifying operations, strengthening capabilities and driving sustainable growth.
The appointment marks the second major leadership hire under Rose in a week. Recently, WPP named Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer, bringing in additional firepower to execute its strategic overhaul. Choueiri previously held a senior transformation role at Estée Lauder Companies.
The leadership changes signal a clear push by WPP to blend experience with transformation as it navigates a rapidly evolving advertising landscape. With Taylor now steering the people agenda, the company appears focused on ensuring its talent strategy keeps pace with its broader ambitions.
