Spotlight: CXO movements this week (March 16-20)

The week (March 16-20) saw a flurry of senior leadership movements in technology, across Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Ampivo, Saviynt, Schneider Electric, Cadence, InvestorAi, Integreon, Xoriant and Sciente, among others, highlighting continued momentum in AI, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and semiconductor ecosystems, as companies sharpen focus on scale, innovation and execution. Here’s a roundup:

Saviynt names Alex Lei to lead APJ sales amid rising identity security demand

Saviynt has appointed Alex Lei as Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), based in Singapore. Lei will lead regional sales, customer acquisition and partner strategy as enterprises accelerate investments in identity security alongside cloud and AI adoption. He joins from Ivanti, where he led APJ sales, and has held leadership roles at Proofpoint and Dell EMC. At Saviynt, he will focus on expanding regional footprint and helping enterprises modernise identity governance amid increasingly complex cybersecurity environments.

Schneider Electric elevates Sumati Sahgal to VP for data centres and secure power

Schneider Electric has elevated Sumati Sahgal as Vice President – Secure Power & Data Centres for Greater India. She will lead the business with full P&L responsibility, focusing on growth across data centres, cloud and AI-ready infrastructure. Sahgal will also drive go-to-market strategies and strengthen partner ecosystems. Previously, she led the company’s Home Solutions business in India, where she focused on portfolio innovation and market expansion. With over two decades of experience, she will play a key role in positioning Schneider Electric in India’s rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.

Cadence appoints Dr Alok Jain as India MD to boost semicon ecosystem push

Cadence has named Dr Alok Jain as Managing Director for India, underscoring the region’s strategic importance in its global R&D network. Jain, a 35-year industry veteran, has been with Cadence since 1997 and currently serves as Vice President in the System Verification Group. He will focus on scaling operations, fostering innovation and strengthening ties with government, academia and industry to support India’s semiconductor ambitions. Jain has authored over 30 technical papers and holds 10 patents, and is actively involved with industry bodies such as IESA and the VLSI Society of India.

InvestorAi strengthens leadership team to accelerate AI-led investing play

Wealthtech platform InvestorAi has announced multiple senior hires as it targets 10x growth. Gopinath Natarajan joins as President & Head of Markets, returning to the firm to lead market strategy and execution. Ajay Munni has been appointed CFO, overseeing finance, risk and compliance, while Prema Deepthi Garlapati joins as CTO to drive product and technology development. Aditya Raj Mohan will head platform, product and transformation. The company, which works with top broking firms and serves over 30,000 investors, is expanding its Hyderabad lab to support innovation and scale.

Integreon elevates Saurav Singhania to Senior Director

Integreon has elevated Saurav Singhania to Senior Director, reflecting the company’s focus on strengthening leadership depth across operations and client delivery. In his expanded role, Singhania is expected to drive strategic initiatives, enhance service delivery frameworks and deepen client engagement across key accounts. The move aligns with Integreon’s broader push to scale its managed services and legal support solutions globally.

Xoriant appoints Saiyid Mujtaba Kazim as Associate Director – Technology

Xoriant has appointed Saiyid Mujtaba Kazim as Associate Director of Technology, reinforcing its engineering leadership as demand for digital transformation services rises. In his new role, Kazim will focus on driving technology strategy, leading engineering teams and delivering scalable solutions for enterprise clients. His appointment reflects Xoriant’s continued investment in strengthening its technical capabilities across high-growth areas.

Sciente appoints Purushottam Uppu to lead data and AI strategy

Sciente has appointed Purushottam Uppu to head its Data and AI strategy, as organisations accelerate adoption of data-driven decision-making. Uppu will lead initiatives across AI, analytics and data transformation, working with clients to build scalable and business-aligned data capabilities. His appointment signals Sciente’s focus on deepening its positioning in the fast-growing data and AI services segment.

Microsoft has elevated Mohit Garg to VP- Engineering, AI Network 

Microsoft has elevated Mohit Garg to Vice President of Engineering, AI Network Infrastructure. He will lead Azure’s AI infrastructure interconnect, supporting large-scale model training and high-performance computing. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Garg began his career at Solidcore Systems and brings extensive experience in engineering and distributed systems. Over the years, he has played a critical role in advancing Azure’s AI networking capabilities.

Wells Fargo brings in Siddhartha Dhar to lead enterprise AI platform strategy

Wells Fargo has appointed Siddhartha Dhar as Executive Director – Product Management (AI Platforms), effective March 2026, as it strengthens its enterprise AI capabilities. In this role, Dhar will lead the strategy and development of AI platforms to support scalable, data-driven innovation across the bank. He brings experience in building enterprise AI systems spanning areas such as search, personalisation and notifications. His appointment underscores Wells Fargo’s continued focus on embedding AI into core operations, enhancing customer experience and driving efficiency through platform-led transformation initiatives.

Ampivo appoints Anupam Shah as COO to drive AI-led growth

Ampivo Smart Technologies has appointed Anupam Shah as Chief Operating Officer as it scales its applied AI and digital infrastructure business. Shah brings experience across AI, fintech and blockchain, with prior stints at Chainrisk Labs and as co-founder of ventures including Truffles and Munim App. At Ampivo, he will lead growth strategy, build AI and data engineering teams, and drive enterprise-focused AI deployments. His mandate also includes strengthening partnerships and supporting capital formation, as the company sharpens its focus on execution-led technology businesses and scalable revenue models.