Sify expands to Europe with new MD, Mark Ryder

Sify Technologies has announced its expansion in Europe and the appointment of Mark Ryder as Managing Director – Europe. Mark will also head Sify’s UK operations and will be based out of London, United Kingdom.

In his new role, Mark will be play a crucial role in Sify’s expansion plans by focussing on supporting European businesses requiring access to the growing Indian economy, both as a market for expansion and access to the skilled Indian workforce and IT supporting infrastructure.

Raju Vegesna, Chairman, Sify Technologies, said, “After a successful foray into North America, we are very excited to expand our footprint into the European region. Mark’s appointment will accelerate our growth as a global ICT Solutions and Services company. Mark will be working very closely with the wider teams and leadership in India to support and enable the business in Europe.”

With over twenty years of leadership experience across wholesale, enterprise, public sector and channel go-to-markets, Mark brings to Sify a wealth of experience in the field of IT and telecommunications. His previous global stints include companies such as Verizon and Level 3; he has also helped build European start-ups Colt and Zayo and has taken them to critical operating volumes.