IT services company Birlasoft Ltd on Tuesday (January 2) announced the appointment of Manjunath Kygonahally as chief executive officer (CEO) for the rest of the world (RoW) region, effective January 2, 2024. He will be based in the UK.
Kygonahally would be responsible for all business and strategic growth initiatives in the RoW region, comprising all regions outside of the Americas, according to a stock exchange filing.
He is a seasoned services industry professional with diversified industry expertise spanning market strategy, business development, service delivery, and operations.
With a strong foundation in P&L and client relationship management, Kygonahally has adeptly built high-performing teams, demonstrating a proven track record across the United States, United Kingdom & Ireland, and Europe.
Angan Guha, CEO and Managing Director of Birlasoft, said, "On behalf of the board of directors and the entire Birlasoft family, I extend a warm welcome to Manju. He possesses an exceptional leadership record, a unique knack for fostering lasting client relationships, and has successfully guided large-scale digital transformation programmes."
In his previous role, Kygonahally was leading the communications, media and entertainment (CMT) business for Cognizant’s global growth markets based out of London.
Over his 25-year tenure, he held multiple leadership positions, where he conceptualised and spearheaded numerous strategic programmes across various business units.
Shares of Birlasoft Ltd ended at ₹686.95, down by ₹15.15, or 2.16%, on the BSE.
