Hexaware names R. Srikrishna as new CEO

As per the latest news, Hexaware Technologies has announced appointment of R. Srikrishna as the Chief Executive officer, effective immediately. Prior to joining Hexaware, Srikrishna, popularly known as "Keech", was President of Infrastructure and Life Sciences Businesses at HCL Technologies, a global provider of IT outsourcing solutions. He brings over 20 years of progressive experience in global information services and technology.

Srikrishna holds an engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a Masters in Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. Srikirshna is an accomplished leader and was instrumental in establishing the Infrastructure Services business and growing the Life sciences & Healthcare business for HCL. He brings a great mix of leadership, inspiration, operational experience, technical breadth, and passion for customer service.  He has received numerous honours and awards, including being named one of the 2010 Young Global Leaders of the Year by the World Economic Forum.

Srikrishna shared, "I am proud to become a Hexawarian, and humbled by the opportunity given to me by the employees and the board to lead this great organization. Hexaware has a great foundation of highly talented employees, deep customer relationships and differentiated solutions. We will build on this foundation to create a powerful organization for the future - a future where insights from data, consumerism, mobility, sensors, security and cloud take centre stage," he said.

"After a thorough succession planning exercise and a comprehensive search process, the board is pleased to have found an exceptional individual in to assume leadership of this growing organization. Keech’s track record of identifying business opportunities ahead of competition, his ability to engage clients and build an organization capable of sustained growth, make him uniquely qualified to lead Hexaware," said Atul Nishar, Chairman, Hexaware Technologies.

P. R. Chandrasekar ("Sekar") who has served as Vice-Chairman & CEO will retire from the CEO role effective today and continue as Vice-Chairman. The company would like to thank Sekar for the significant contribution he has made during the last six years in setting the right direction, energy, and structure at Hexaware. With Sekar at the helm, the company has established leadership and presence in various new geographies and verticals.