HCLTech corporate VP Sukamal Banerjee joins Xoriant as CEO

Xoriant (a ChrysCapital company), a leading global engineering services company with strong expertise in digital engineering & emerging technologies announced the appointment of Sukamal Banerjee as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Until recently, Sukamal Banerjee was Corporate Vice President of HCLTech. During his twenty-seven year career with HCLTech, he held several leadership roles. He ran a P&L of over $1.5B across Digital and Engineering Services, where he oversaw the global operations, leading a team of 20,000+ engineers across 30+ countries. Sukamal also led the company’s transformation agenda, conceptualizing and driving several strategic programs including incubating and leading the IoT WoRkS business unit globally.

“On behalf of ChrysCapital and everyone at Xoriant, I am delighted to welcome Sukamal as CEO of the company. Sukamal comes with a proven experience of driving growth, deep strategic thinking, strong operational expertise, an exceptional leadership track record and will lead Xoriant in its next phase of growth” said Sanjay Jalona Chairman of the Board, Xoriant. “I want to thank Girish Gaitonde, founder and CEO of Xoriant for building this extraordinary organization with a strong foundation and a great culture for innovation over the past 30+ years. Under his leadership, Xoriant has become a leading global digital engineering services company. “added Sanjay.

“I am delighted to welcome Sukamal to the Xoriant leadership team and transfer the CEO baton to him. I wish him all the best and look forward to working with him, as a member of the board.” said Girish Gaitonde, Xoriant Founder and current CEO.

Commenting on his appointment, Sukamal Banerjee said, “I am deeply honoured to lead Xoriant, an exceptional company with deep software engineering DNA, enabling innovation for reputed clientele, through high performing teams. I am very impressed with the senior leadership of Xoriant and I look forward to working closely with Sanjay, the board and our hugely talented employees to turn a new chapter of growth and differentiation for our clients, associates and partners”.

Sukamal holds a Bachelors in Engineering and Masters in Business Administration.

CT Bureau