Ganesh Natarajan Is New NASSCOM Chairman

NASSCOM has announced the appointment of Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, Zensar as the Chairman of NASSCOM for the year 2008-09. Pramod Bhasin, President & CEO, Genpact has been elected as the Vice Chairman of NASSCOM for the current year.

Announcing the Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2008-09, Som Mittal, President, NASSCOM said, “We are pleased to have Dr. Ganesh Natarajan onboard as Chairman of NASSCOM. He has been associated with NASSCOM for a number of years and has helped in setting up several initiatives focused on innovation, as well as for the small and medium enterprises. An industry veteran, he is immensely respected and regarded by peers and colleagues not only for his adept leadership but also for his keen knowledge and focus on innovation. We are also delighted to welcome Pramod Bhasin as the NASSCOM Vice Chairman for 2008-09. He has been leading our BPO Forum and, we believe, with his vast experience he will add immense value to the entire industry which will bring a sharper focus on the BPO segment.”

“It is an honour to be the Chairman of NASSCOM at a critical time for the industry. Creativity, community and collaboration would help sustain the growth momentum of the industry. The inherent creativity of this industry’s people can be translated into commercial innovations to keep our leadership position intact and unleashing the power of community within and across industry segments will ensure that we remain buoyant in all market segments and geographies”, said Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, NASSCOM and Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, Zensar.

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Pramod Bhasin, Vice Chairman NASSCOM and President & CEO, Genpact said, “It is an honour to be elected as the Vice Chairman of NASSCOM at the time when the IT-BPO industry is entering its next growth phase. As a part of the NASSCOM Leadership team, I will be focusing on leading the Indian BPO and IT industry globally and focusing on key initiatives such as education and security that are crucial for growth of the industry in the years to come.”