Spotlight: CXO movements this week (Oct 4-10)

This week saw a flurry of senior leadership appointments across the technology and digital services landscape, as global and Indian firms announced top-level appointments to drive growth and transformation. From NTT DATA and Birlasoft reinforcing regional leadership, to AWS, Microsoft, and GlobalLogic deepening their innovation focus, and Axis Direct and Angel One enhancing tech and cybersecurity capabilities—the latest CXO movements signal continued momentum in India’s evolving enterprise technology ecosystem. Here's a roundup.

NTT DATA Business Solutions names Krunal Patel as India MD

Japanese IT services major NTT DATA Business Solutions has appointed Krunal Patel as Managing Director for India, underscoring its focus on expanding operations in one of its fastest-growing markets.
Patel, with over 21 years of experience across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, has played a key role in driving business growth and customer success. In his new role, he will focus on boosting revenue, enhancing delivery excellence, and positioning the firm as a trusted SAP and ServiceNow shoring partner within the global NTT DATA Group. (Read more)

Birlasoft appoints Komal Jain as CEO – Americas

Birlasoft Ltd, part of the C.K. Birla Group, has announced the appointment of Komal Jain as Chief Executive Officer – Americas, based in Dallas, Texas.
Jain will lead the company’s business across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America, driving growth, client partnerships, and strategic investments. A technology leader with over two decades of experience, he previously served as Senior Vice President and Head of the High-Tech, Media and Entertainment vertical at Infosys. Jain is an alumnus of IIM Calcutta and NIT Kurukshetra.

AWS appoints Sriram Santhanam to lead startup business in India

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has named Sriram Santhanam as Head of Startup Business for India, a role that will see him drive AWS’s engagement with the country’s growing startup ecosystem. Santhanam will focus on enabling innovation, accelerating cloud adoption, and supporting startups in scaling their go-to-market strategies. A B2B sales veteran with over 25 years of experience, he has been with AWS for four years, most recently leading the Independent Software Vendor (ISV) business across horizontal and vertical SaaS segments. (Read more)

GlobalLogic elevates Alok Malik to SVP, Global IT & Security (CIO & CISO)

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, has elevated Alok Malik to Senior Vice President, Global IT & Security (CIO & CISO). Based in Santa Clara, California, Malik will lead the company’s global IT, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure functions.
A GlobalLogic veteran of over two decades, Malik has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s IT architecture and transformation roadmap. He also serves on the advisory boards of BayAreaCISO and Cyber AI Commune, driving thought leadership in cybersecurity.

Microsoft India names Anish Chandy as Country Head – AI Business Solutions

Microsoft India has appointed Anish Chandy as Country Head – AI Business Solutions, a role focused on accelerating AI-led digital transformation across industries. Chandy, who has spent over 13 years at Microsoft, previously led Industry Solutions (Consulting) for India and South Asia. With more than two decades in technology and consulting roles across Wipro, Sify, Sonata, and Integral Solutions, Chandy will drive Microsoft’s strategy around responsible and scalable AI adoption.

Axis Direct appoints Sanjay Jain as Chief Technology Officer

Axis Direct has appointed Sanjay Jain as Chief Technology Officer, as the company sharpens its focus on digital innovation and customer experience.
With nearly two decades of experience in product engineering and platform transformation, Jain previously served as Chief Technology & Product Officer at Freecharge. He has also led digital initiatives at HDFC Life and contributed to early consumer-tech ventures like TinyOwl and Hopscotch.

Angel One names Sridhar Govardhan as Group CISO

Retail broking platform Angel One has appointed Sridhar Govardhan as Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), strengthening its cybersecurity leadership. Govardhan brings over 25 years of experience in building secure digital ecosystems, having previously served as SVP & CISO at CoinDCX and held leadership roles at Flipkart and Wipro. He will oversee information security, governance, and regulatory compliance as Angel One ramps up data protection amid rapid digital adoption in financial services.