New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The week of August 23-30 saw several CXO movements in the technology sector. Companies such as Albertsons Companies, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, and Agilitas Sports, among others, appointed tech leaders to oversee their IT and digital initiatives. Movements also took place in the London-based technology brand Nothing and the Chicago-based digital engineering firm Ahead. Here's a roundup:
Albertsons Companies names Sunil Gopinath as India CEO
Albertsons Companies has named Sunil Gopinath as India CEO to lead its new technology and innovation centre in Bengaluru. Gopinath will oversee the development and growth of the Bengaluru centre, focusing on customer experience, e-commerce, merchandising, cloud engineering, security, and AI and data roles. He brings over 25 years of experience in building and scaling global technology operations. Previously, he was CEO of Rakuten India, leading digital transformation efforts. His career includes roles with international enterprises and digital innovators, with a focus on retail, e-commerce, and platform development. He holds an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, a Master's in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of Mysore. (Read more)
Mahindra Lifespace appoints a new CTO
Mahindra Lifespace Developers has appointed Parijat Dey as Chief Technology Officer, effective September 1. Dey previously held senior leadership roles at Viacom18 Media, where she led enterprise technology and data engineering projects, including deploying over 25 enterprise applications and developing a Big Data platform on Microsoft Azure. Since December 2020, she has served as Director - Head of AI, Technology, and Innovation at PwC Acceleration Centre India, guiding strategic AI initiatives across seven global sites. Dey holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from NIT Jamshedpur and an MBA in Marketing from ISB Hyderabad, and started her career at Infosys Technologies. (Read more)
Gourishanker Jha joins Agilitas Sports as CDTO
Agilitas Sports has appointed Gourishanker Jha as Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO). Jha will lead Agilitas' technology and digital strategy, focusing on integrated platforms, digital services, and data-driven consumer engagement. He will also develop digital initiatives and partnerships to strengthen consumer connections. Jha brings over 25 years of experience in digital product engineering, AI-driven transformation, and large-scale program leadership. Previously, he was Chief Transformation Officer at Movate, leading their AI transformation. He has also held leadership positions at Hexaware Technologies and Publicis Sapient, and worked at DXC Technology and Infosys, specializing in data and AI, ad-tech, omnichannel retail, and customer experience. (Read more)
Nothing appoints Himanshu Tandon as VP of Business for its sub-brand CMF
London-based technology firm Nothing has appointed Himanshu Tandon as Vice President of Business for its lifestyle sub-brand CMF. In this role, he will lead the brand's global strategy, expansion plans, and go-to-market execution, with India serving as the main hub for its international operations. CMF by Nothing was launched to make everyday technology visually appealing and functionally seamless. With recent shifts in global marketing operations to India, the country has become a strategic centre for CMF's worldwide growth. Tandon brings over eight years of senior leadership experience. Before this, he served as Country Head at POCO India (Xiaomi Group), where he played a key role in expanding the brand's presence in the competitive Indian smartphone market.
Ahead Appoints Sumed Marwaha as MD India
US-based digital platform engineering and transformation firm Ahead has appointed Sumed Marwaha as Managing Director for India to oversee its growing Indian operations and reinforce its global centre of excellence. Marwaha has nearly three decades of experience in building and scaling global IT delivery, with expertise in infrastructure transformation, service delivery, and program governance. Previously, he was Managing Director and Regional Vice President at Unisys India, and held senior leadership roles at NTT Data Services and Dell Services, overseeing Cloud and Infrastructure Delivery for APAC and Japan. Throughout his career, Marwaha has driven regional strategies, built high-performing teams, and delivered critical technology services for Fortune 500 clients across various sectors.
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