New Delhi, July 24 -- Enterprise technology leadership continued to evolve this week (July 20-24) with a mix of planned successions, strategic appointments and executive exits across the IT, consulting, public policy and digital sectors. From Infosys naming its next chief executive to Accenture strengthening its India leadership, the latest CXO moves underscore how organisations are aligning leadership teams to drive AI-led transformation, digital innovation and long-term growth. Here's a roundup of the key technology leadership appointments and departures announced over the past week.
Infosys appoints Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO-designate
Infosys has named company veteran Ashiss Kumar Dash as its Chief Executive Officer-designate, marking the company's first planned leadership succession since Salil Parekh took charge in 2018. Dash will assume the roles of CEO and Managing Director from April 1, 2027, following an extended transition period that begins later this year. An IIT Kharagpur alumnus with more than three decades at Infosys, Dash currently leads a portfolio spanning multiple industry verticals and the company's sustainability business. He has held leadership roles across global delivery, operations and customer-facing businesses. The board said his strategic, commercial and technology leadership experience positions him to lead Infosys through its next phase of AI-led transformation as enterprise technology spending evolves. (Read more) Jubilant FoodWorks CIO Narottam Sharma steps down
Jubilant FoodWorks, the operator of Domino's Pizza and Popeyes in India, said Narottam Sharma, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, has resigned to pursue an external opportunity. Sharma played a key role in the company's technology-led transformation, overseeing digital platforms, enterprise IT, cybersecurity and customer technology initiatives that supported Jubilant's omnichannel growth strategy. During his tenure, the company strengthened its digital ordering ecosystem and expanded technology-led customer engagement across brands. His resignation comes at a time when quick-service restaurant chains are increasing investments in AI, automation and data-driven customer experience. Jubilant FoodWorks has not yet announced a successor for the CIO role. Anurag Jain takes charge as NITI Aayog CEO
Senior IAS officer Anurag Jain has assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog, succeeding B.V.R. Subrahmanyam. Jain, a 1989-batch Madhya Pradesh cadre officer, brings extensive experience in infrastructure, industrial policy and public administration, having served in several key roles at both the Centre and the state government. His appointment is significant for India's technology ecosystem as NITI Aayog continues to play a central role in shaping national policy around artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, deep-tech innovation and emerging technologies. Jain is expected to drive the government's long-term technology and economic transformation agenda while strengthening collaboration between industry, startups, academia and policymakers. Accenture appoints Pradeep Prabhala as India Market Unit Lead
Accenture has appointed Pradeep Prabhala as India Market Unit Lead, effective September 1, 2026, reinforcing the consulting giant's focus on one of its fastest-growing strategic markets. In the role, Prabhala will lead Accenture's India business, working closely with clients to accelerate AI adoption, cloud transformation and industry-specific digital reinvention initiatives. A long-time Accenture executive, he has held multiple leadership positions across technology consulting and client services. His appointment underscores the company's continued investment in India as enterprise demand for generative AI, data modernisation, and managed services grows. Prabhala succeeds the previous leadership team as Accenture deepens its AI-first strategy and expands capabilities across industries. (Read more)
DRAIPL appoints Tapan Sharma to lead technology business
Engineering and infrastructure company DRAIPL has appointed Tapan Sharma as Chief Executive Officer of its Technology Business as it expands into digital infrastructure and enterprise technology services. Sharma, who brings more than two decades of experience across companies including Tech Mahindra, NetApp, Hexagon, NICE Systems and Intergraph, will lead the company's strategy spanning enterprise digital transformation, systems integration, smart infrastructure and mission-critical technology projects. The company said the new business will combine engineering execution with digital innovation to address growing demand for technology-led infrastructure.
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