UB Pravin Rao of Infosys appointed as Nasscom Chairman for 2020-21

Nasscom, the IT industry body, has appointed UB Pravin Rao as its Chairman for 2020-21. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Infosys and has succeeded WNS Global Services Group CEO Keshav Murugesh.   

Along with him Chairman and Senior Managing Director of Accenture in India, Rekha Menon has been appointed as the Vice Chairperson for 2020-21.

The names were announced at Nasscom’s Executive Council meeting via video conference due to the lockdown on account of the COVID-19 crisis.  

“These are challenging times for the Indian I.T. industry, as we deal with an unprecedented situation. However, the Indian I.T. industry has time and again proven its resilience, and I have no doubt that this time too, we will emerge stronger and wiser,” Rao said.

He added that as everyone adjusts to a ‘new normal’, he believes that the industry needs a focused approach towards building resilience, upskilling workforce and contributing to our country’s growth more than ever.

“I am deeply honoured. I look forward to working with Nasscom and its leadership to ensure that our industry remains innovative and agile, as it unlocks opportunities, navigates challenges, and catalyses sustainable, positive impact in our communities in the future,” Menon said.

The newly appointed leadership along with President Debjani Ghosh will lead the industry body to carry out its wide array of objectives for the coming year in order to achieve their 2025 vision for the industry, the statement said.