Cognizant India MD Rajesh Nambiar appointed as Nasscom Chairperson: Nasscom, the Indian IT and technology trade group, has named Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman and Managing Director of Cognizant India, as its new Chairperson. Nambiar succeeds Anant Maheshwari, former President of Microsoft India, as the trade body’s new Chairperson.
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Nambiar takes on the new role from his previous role as Vice Chairperson succeeding Anant Maheshwari, Former President, of Microsoft India. Nambiar along with President Debjani Ghosh, will continue to work with the nasscom Executive Council, industry, and the government in strengthening India’s position as a global technology hub while navigating the current volatile macro environment.
About the NASSCOM
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) is the industry’s governing body in India. It was established in 1988 as a non-profit organisation. NASSCOM’s membership comprises over 3000 companies, including both Indian and multinational organizations that have a presence in India. The membership spans across the entire spectrum of the industry from start ups to multinationals and from products to services, Global Service Centers to Engineering firms.
NASSCOM’s purpose is to help set up the strategic direction for the technology industry to unleash its potential and dominate fresh frontiers by building the architecture vital to its development through policy advocacy.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- NASSCOM Founders: Nandan Nilekani, Dewang Mehta;
- NASSCOM Founded: 1 March 1988;
- NASSCOM Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India & New Delhi.