IBM has appointed Sandip Patel as MD India and South Asia (ISA) operations.
Mr. Patel would be responsible for all strategic and operational matters related to IBM’s sales, marketing, services and delivery operations in the region, including Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Additionally, he would play a critical role in enabling India’s capabilities across IBM’s global missions, global centres of excellence, research and innovation labs, said a company statement.
Harriet Green, chairman & CEO, IBM Asia Pacific, said, “IBM has been a key player in India’s technology journey and continues to provide the innovation necessary to power India’s digital transformation across key industries and Government. Sandip’s deep industry expertise and global understanding of clients across different markets will bring real value to our clients as they embark on their transformation journey.”
Earlier, Mr. Patel was based in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was IBM’s global general manager for the insurance industry and was responsible for IBM’s business across all brands in this market segment.