Pune, NFAPost: Birlasoft Ltd, part of the $2.9 billion diversified C K Birla Group, announced the appointment of Manjunath Kygonahally (Manju) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Rest of the World (ROW) region, effective January 2, 2024. He will be based in the UK.
Manjunath Kygonahally would be responsible for all business and strategic growth initiatives in the ROW region, comprising of all regions outside of the Americas. Manjunath Kygonahally 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, Manjunath Kygonahally has adeptly built high performing teams, demonstrating a proven track record across the United States, United Kingdom & Ireland, and Europe.
Commenting on Manju’s appointment, Birlasoft CEO and Managing Director Angan Guha said on behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Birlasoft family, the company extends 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 programs. We are on a positive growth trajectory and well-positioned to continue building on our strong momentum,” said Birlasoft CEO and Managing Director Angan Guha.
Brimming with confidence, Birlasoft CEO and Managing Director Angan Guha said it is certain that Manju’s addition to the company’s leadership team will further reinforce Birlasoft’s commitment to be bold, agile, and ambitious and drive our next phase of growth.
In his previous role, Manjunath Kygonahally was leading the Communications, Media & Entertainment (CMT) business for Cognizant’s Global Growth Markets based out of London. Over his twenty-five-year tenure, he held multiple leadership positions, where he conceptualised and spearheaded numerous strategic programmes across various business units.