Tech Mahindra Appoints Atul Soneja as Chief Operating Officer

 

 

Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, announced the appointment of Atul Soneja as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective 7th August, 2023.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

• Tech Mahindra appoints Atul Soneja as its COO

 

• Formerly, Atul Soneja served as COO at CitiusTech

 

• Soneja has previously undertaken various leadership positions at Infosys and its affiliated companies

 

 

In a strategic move, Tech Mahindra has announced the appointment of Atul Soneja as its Chief Operating Officer, bringing on board a seasoned technology executive with over 28 years of industry experience.

 

Atul Soneja is widely recognized for his profound strategic insights and adept leadership skills. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive business transformation even in challenging and competitive markets. His extensive experience spans various leadership roles, making him a valuable addition to the Tech Mahindra team.

 

Prior to joining Tech Mahindra, Atul Soneja held the prestigious position of Chief Operating Officer at CitiusTech. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the overall Delivery, Service lines, and Operations, contributing significantly to the company's operational efficiency and growth.

 

Atul's journey in the technology landscape includes prominent roles at Infosys and its subsidiaries. He managed multi-billion-dollar service lines across diverse industry segments such as Financial Services, Retail, and Manufacturing. Notably, he also spearheaded the AI and Automation platform business at Edgeverve, a subsidiary of Infosys, where he successfully conceptualized and executed various strategic programs.

 

With his wealth of experience, Atul Soneja is poised to play a pivotal role in driving Tech Mahindra's future growth and innovation. His appointment reaffirms Tech Mahindra's commitment to leadership excellence and strategic expansion.

 

As the company embarks on a new chapter with Atul Soneja, it anticipates leveraging his strategic acumen and leadership prowess to further establish its position in the technology sector. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Tech Mahindra's journey and heralds a new era of possibilities for the company.

 

CP Gurnani, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Tech Mahindra, said, “On behalf of the Board and the entire team, I am happy to welcome Atul Soneja to Tech Mahindra. His rich experience and vast knowledge of the industry, combined with his relentless dedication to automation, make him an ideal candidate to lead our operations. At Tech Mahindra, we have always strived to be ahead of the curve and have continuously invested in the future of technology and the people who can enable it. We are confident that Atul’s expertise will help us drive growth and enhance our capability to deliver innovative solutions.”

 

Mohit Joshi, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Designate, Tech Mahindra, said, “We are happy to welcome Atul Soneja as our COO. He complements our high-performance culture, and his execution-focused approach, firm belief in extreme ownership and zeal to build a collaborative culture make him the perfect choice to lead our operations. With him on board, we look forward to driving scale and growth globally.”

 

Atul Soneja, commenting on his appointment, “I am thrilled to join the leadership team of Tech Mahindra. I believe it is a business with an extraordinary global mark, a strong brand portfolio, a highly skilled team, and an unparallel reputation as a leader in technology. My vision is to continue the momentum that Tech Mahindra has by leveraging next-gen technologies.”

 

 

About Tech Mahindra

 

Tech Mahindra offers innovative and customer-centric digital experiences, enabling enterprises, associates, and society to Rise for a more equal world, future readiness, and value creation. It is a USD 6.5+ billion organization with 148k+ professionals across 90 countries helping 1250+ global customers, including Fortune 500 companies. It is focused on leveraging next-generation technologies including 5G, Metaverse, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and more, to enable end-to-end digital transformation for global customers. It is the only Indian company in the world to receive the HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta Seal for its commitment to creating a sustainable future. It is the fastest growing brand globally in ‘brand value rank’ and among the top 7 IT brands globally in brand strength with AA+ rating. With its NXT.NOWTM framework, Tech Mahindra aims to enhance ‘Human Centric Experience’ for its ecosystem and drive collaborative disruption with synergies arising from a robust portfolio of companies. It aims at delivering tomorrow’s experiences today and believes that the ‘Future is Now.’

 

Tech Mahindra is part of the Mahindra Group, founded in 1945, one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 260,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology, and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate. The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.