New Delhi, June 12 -- As enterprises double down on AI, automation and digital transformation, technology leadership emerged as a key boardroom priority this week. Companies including ShepHertz, TelioLabs, ZebPay, TTK Prestige and Intellect Design Arena announced senior technology appointments, bringing in leaders with deep expertise in AI, cloud, product engineering and enterprise platforms. Meanwhile, healthcare diagnostics firm Vijaya Diagnostic Centre saw the departure of its chief technology officer, underscoring the continued churn in India's technology leadership landscape. Here's a roundup:
Anuraag Kochhar joins ShepHertz as CTO
Applied AI platform company ShepHertz has appointed Anuraag Kochhar as Chief Technology Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company scales its sovereign AI and workforce intelligence platforms globally. Kochhar brings nearly three decades of experience across software engineering, cloud computing, enterprise AI, data science and business transformation. In his new role, he will lead technology strategy, product innovation, platform engineering and AI-led transformation initiatives across ShepHertz's portfolio, including AgentAnywhere, wAnywhere, BrowseAnywhere and TalentAnywhere. The appointment comes at a time when enterprises and regulated industries are increasingly seeking secure and governance-focused AI deployments, positioning Kochhar to drive the company's next phase of innovation and international expansion. (Read more)
Piyush Sarwal appointed Chief Technology & AI Officer at TelioLabs
TelioLabs has named Dr. Piyush Sarwal as its Chief Technology & AI Officer as the company sharpens its focus on AI-led innovation and enterprise technology services. Sarwal joins with more than 27 years of experience spanning telecommunications, IT, cloud computing, AI and digital transformation. Previously Vice President of Product Strategy & Architecture at Oracle Communications, he has led large-scale OSS/BSS modernisation, SaaS transitions and AI/ML initiatives globally. At TelioLabs, Sarwal will steer the company's technology and AI strategy while strengthening its TelioQuantAI platform and expanding AI-driven solutions across telecom, BFSI, enterprise and cloud domains. His appointment underscores growing demand for AI-native leadership across India's technology services sector. (Read more)
Prashant Lalchandani elevated as CTO at Intellect Design Arena
Financial technology company Intellect Design Arena has appointed Prashant Lalchandani as Chief Technology Officer as part of a broader leadership transition aimed at accelerating its AI-first strategy. A technology veteran with more than 30 years of experience in product engineering, enterprise architecture and global banking platforms, Lalchandani succeeds Krishna Rajaraman, who has moved into a customer delivery-focused role. As CTO, Lalchandani will be responsible for driving technology innovation across Intellect's banking and financial services platforms, including its AI-led eMACH.ai offerings. The appointment reflects the Chennai-headquartered firm's growing emphasis on AI-native enterprise software and digital transformation for global financial institutions.
ZebPay elevates Anuj Kumar Garg as CTO
Crypto exchange ZebPay has promoted Anuj Kumar Garg to Chief Technology Officer, reinforcing its technology leadership as digital assets, blockchain and AI gain wider adoption. Garg, who previously served as Vice President-Engineering for over four years, will now lead the company's engineering, architecture, infrastructure, security, DevOps and data functions. With more than 25 years of experience across blockchain, artificial intelligence, automation and enterprise technology, he will spearhead AI-led innovation, cloud-native transformation and platform modernisation initiatives. Garg has played a key role in developing ZebPay's blockchain infrastructure and digital asset capabilities, aligning technology strategy with the company's long-term growth ambitions. (Read more)
Chanchal Saxena joins TTK Prestige as Chief Information & Digital Officer
Consumer appliances maker TTK Prestige appointed Chanchal Saxena as its Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO) effective June 2, reinforcing its digital transformation agenda. Saxena brings over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, digital strategy, cloud adoption and business transformation. In his new role, he will lead the company's information technology, digital innovation and data-driven growth initiatives across operations, manufacturing and customer engagement. The appointment reflects the increasing focus among traditional consumer brands on leveraging technology to modernise supply chains, improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experience. (Read more)
Aniruddha Sharma appointed Chief AI Officer at Dhruva Capital Services
Dhruva Capital Services has named Aniruddha Sharma as its Chief AI Officer, highlighting the growing emergence of dedicated AI leadership roles beyond the technology sector. Sharma will be responsible for integrating artificial intelligence and advanced analytics into the company's operational and investment processes. His appointment reflects a broader trend across India Inc., where organisations are increasingly creating AI-focused C-suite roles to accelerate automation, improve decision-making and unlock new business opportunities through data-driven innovation.
Sai Siva Prasad resigns as CTO of Vijaya Diagnostic Centre
Healthcare diagnostics chain Vijaya Diagnostic Centre has announced the resignation of its Chief Technology Officer, Sai Siva Prasad, citing personal reasons. According to a regulatory filing, Prasad's resignation will take effect on August 8, 2026. He joined the company earlier this year and played a key role in advancing its technology and digital transformation agenda across diagnostic and healthcare operations. The company acknowledged his contributions and placed on record its appreciation for the services rendered during his tenure. Vijaya Diagnostic Centre has not yet announced a successor, leaving an important technology leadership position vacant as healthcare providers increasingly invest in digital platforms and AI-enabled diagnostics.
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