Sharad Sanghi elevated as Managing Director of the combined businesses of NTT Ltd. in the country
NTT Ltd., a USD 11 billion global technology services company,today announced the appointment of Avinash Joshi as Chief Executive Officer for its India business.
Avinash will be responsible for end-to-end go-to-market, sales, delivery, operations, and profitability for NTT Ltd in India and will report to Sharad Sanghi. Sharad has been elevated to the role of Managing Directorand will lead the businessesof NTT Ltd. in the country.
Avinash Joshi has been appointed at a time when the operations of NTT Group have undergone a significantreorganization and strategic consolidation of business activities. As a leading organization in India in IT infrastructure solutions and services, including data center, cloud and cyber security, network and digital workplace, NTT has been supporting thousands of clients in their digital transformation journey and operations across the country.
Commenting on Avinash’s appointment, Sharad Sanghi, Managing Director, India, said, “India is one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world and is witnessing unprecedented digitization and adoption of cutting-edge technology. This has been further expedited by the need for online business ecosystems in the wake of the pandemic. Avinash brings exceptionalvalue, with his extensive experience of working in IT & Telecom Industry. As we undertake massive infrastructure and capacity building, we look forward to his impactful leadership intaking the company to greater heights and expanding market coverage.”
Talking about his new role, Avinash Joshi said, “With numerous innovations to its credit, NTT has been leading technology transformation all over the world. In India, the company offers an unparalleled range of skills, infrastructure capabilities and end-to-end integration of key technologies to enable digital transformation for its extensive and diverse clientele. I am veryexcited to join the organization and leverage my expertise to serve our clients, partners and colleagues. NTT Ltd. is committed to the cause of sustainable and shared growth for all, and it will be my endeavour to take the company further towards its goals in the times to come.”
Avinash joins NTT after being with IBM for more than 18 years where his core expertise was in P&L, Strategic Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales and Delivery. In his last role, he was the Senior Partner and Vice President, 5G, APAC, IBM Services.Avinash has overall experience of over 30years in Client facing roles and P&L management.
About NTT Ltd.
NTT Ltd. is a leading, global technology services company. To help our clients achieve their digital transformation goals, we use our global capabilities, expertise, and full-stack technology services delivered through our integrated services platform. As their long-term strategic partner, we help them enhance customer and employee experience, transform their cloud strategy, modernize their networks and strengthen their cybersecurity. And across their transformation priorities, we automate their business processes and IT, drawing insights and analytics from their core business data. As a global ICT provider, we employ more than 50,000 people across 57 countries, trading in 73 countries and delivering services in over 200 countries and regions. Together we enable the connected future.
