Microsoft India appoints Navtez Bal as Exec Director for public sector unit

Bal takes over from Manish Prakash, who will transition to the role of Government Regional Business Lead, Microsoft Asia

Microsoft India on Thursday said it has appointed Navtez Bal as the Executive Director of its public sector business.

In this role, Bal will lead and expand Microsoft's public sector business in India, with a focus on driving digital transformation and innovation across organisations, a statement said.

He takes over from Manish Prakash, who will transition to the role of Government Regional Business Lead, Microsoft Asia, it added.

Earlier, Bal was a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he led the restructuring and transformation services and operations service line in India.