Salil Parekh, CEO and Managing Director of homegrown multinational information technology company Infosys, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
Parekh brings a wealth of experience from his time in the IT services industry, where he has been involved in business turnarounds and acquisitions. He expressed his delight at being inducted into the board and said, "I am delighted and honored to be inducted into the board of USISPF. India and the US have bilateral ties that have deepened significantly over the years.
"I wish USISPF continued success in building stronger collaboration between both nations that will help scale the future of our economies, industries, and trade,” added Parekh.
Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of USISPF, sees Parekh’s appointment as a reflection of the success of Indian IT companies in the US. He stated, "Salil’s recent addition to the USISPF Board accentuates the success story of Indian IT giants in the US. In an era of digital economy and digital trade, Infosys’ success in the US is a testimony to the growing synergy in tech ties and how India’s robust tech talent plays an integral part in strengthening and growing the tech sector in the United States.”
John Chambers, Chairman of USISPF, welcomes Parekh’s appointment. He said, "I’m thrilled to have Salil, a leader with a great track record in the IT industry, join the USISPF Board. Infosys’ impact in the American tech industry has been extremely important, and the company played a vital part in India’s near $200 billion software exports for 2023... I look forward to seeing Salil’s leadership in driving digital transformation further support the exciting next chapter of the US-India story.”
Infosys claims to assist clients in over 56 countries with their digital transformation. The USISPF, an independent not-for-profit institution, is dedicated to strengthening the partnership between the US and India, serving as a trusted partner for businesses, non-profit organisations, and governments of both countries.
