Salil Parekh Joins US India Strategic and Partnership Forum Board

Salil Parekh Joins US India Strategic and Partnership Forum Board

VoM News Desk | February 23, 2024 | 10:18 AM IST | India, World | Follow on Google News

Salil Parekh Joins US India Strategic and Partnership Forum Board

Salil Parekh Joins US India Strategic and Partnership Forum Board

Salil Parekh, CEO and managing director of Infosys, a key player in India’s IT sector, has been appointed to the board of directors of the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF). With nearly three decades of experience in the IT services industry, Parekh is known for executing successful business turnarounds and managing acquisitions. As the CEO of Infosys, he directs the strategic vision of the company, contributing to its notable success in the United States. Mukesh Aghi, president, and CEO of USISPF emphasized the significance of Parekh’s addition to the board, highlighting Infosys’ role as a household name in India and a major contributor to India’s IT exports to the United States.

India’s IT Success Story in the US

Mukesh Aghi emphasized the success of Indian IT giants in the United States, citing Infosys as a prime example. In the era of the digital economy and digital trade, Infosys’ achievements underscore the growing synergy in tech ties between India and the United States. Aghi recognizes India’s robust tech talent as a crucial factor in strengthening and growing the tech sector in the United States. Salil Parekh’s position on the USISPF Board further solidifies India’s standing as an innovation partner on the global stage.

Forging Critical Economic Ties

John Chambers, chairman of USISPF, expressed his excitement about Salil Parekh and Infosys’ participation on the board, anticipating that it will forge critical economic ties between the two economies. Chambers emphasized the significance of consolidating digital trade, envisioning Infosys’ impact as essential in India’s software exports, which reached nearly USD 200 billion in 2023. The collaboration aims to establish India as a key innovation partner globally, aligning with the core mission of the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum.

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