National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) today announced the appointment of C P Gurnani as its Chairman for 2016-2017, effective today.
He succeeds B V R Mohan Reddy, who served as Chairman of NASSCOM for 2015-16.
Gurnani is part of NASSCOM's Executive Council and is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tech Mahindra.
"As Chairman of the Executive Council, Mr. Gurnani will lead and assist NASSCOM in catalysing the growth of the Indian technology and services industry and enabling the fulfilment of its future goals and aspirations", a NASSCOM statement said.
The Executive Council also announced the appointment of Raman Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of Quatrro Global Services, as the Vice Chairman of NASSCOM for 2016-17.
"I feel very humbled to be given this opportunity, at a time when the industry is on the threshold of an exciting new journey," Gurnani said.
"Innovative startups and disruptive technology have together created exciting times for the industry. Being at the helm of NASSCOM, I will continue to drive greater engagement with our stakeholders and members to address the prevalent industry issues of inclusion, education, infrastructure security and corporate governance", Gurani added.
Meanwhile, B V R Mohan Reddy said, "2015 was a defining year for the industry as we outlined our vision for the decade ahead and witnessed innovative entrepreneurs rise to achieve tremendous success, making India one of the key Startup hubs across the globe"
Gurnani along with Vice-Chairman Roy and President R Chandrashekhar would lead NASSCOM to carry out its diverse array of priorities to enable NASSCOM in achieving the 2020 vision for the industry, the statement added.
