Hyderabad-based consulting and IT services provider Mahindra Satyam has appointed Rebecca ‘Becky’ Blalock as strategic advisor for its energy and utilities (E&U) business.
Becky will be at the forefront, supporting the organisation’s North American region for business expansion and strengthening client relationships. Her experience will facilitate expansion plans in the market as the organisation explores opportunities to offer a wide service suite for its E&U vertical, Mahindra Satyam said in a filing to the BSE.
“We look forward to benefiting from her experience and leadership in the utility and information technology industries. Becky is uniquely qualified to help us continue to excel in fostering innovation and delivering service excellence to our customers,” said Satyam chief executive officer, CP Gurnani.
Prior to her new role, Becky Blalock was senior vice-president and chief information officer of US-based power generation firm Southern Company, directing IT strategy and operations across 120,000 square mile and nine subsidiaries, and led 1,400 employees and contractors.
Mahindra Satyam’s scrip is currently trading at Rs 105 on the BSE, up 0.53%, over the previous close of Rs 104.45.
