Information Technology industry body, the National Association of Software and Services Companies, NASSCOM today announced Mr. Harsh Manglik as the new Chairman of its Executive Council for the year 2010-2011.Mr Harsh Manglik who succeeds Mr. Pramod Bhasin, Chairman for the year 2009-10, will take on his new role with effect from April 20, 2010. Previously Mr Harsh Manglik has been a member of NASSCOM’s Executive Council and is currently the Chairman and Geography Managing Director for Accenture in India. NASSCOM also announced the appointment of Mr. Rajendra S. Pawar as the Vice Chairman of the Executive Council. Mr. Rajendra Pawar is the Chairman & Managing Director of NIIT Technologies.
As Chairman of the Executive Council, Mr. Harsh Manglik will lead and assist NASSCOM in catalysing the growth of the Indian software industry and enabling the fulfilment of its future goals and aspirations.
“I am extremely honoured to be elected the Chairman of NASSCOM at a time when the industry is designing a new trajectory for its next level of growth over the next 10-years. The majority of this new growth will come from new areas such as public services/e-Governance, R&D, engineering, healthcare and by creating new opportunities/markets driven by innovation and IT based growth engines with strong contributions from start-ups and SMEs.” said Mr. Harsh Manglik, Chairman, NASSCOM and Chairman & Geography Managing Director, Accenture India. He further added, “To set the stage for this growth, NASSCOM will continue to drive greater engagement with the government and its members to address the industry issues of inclusion, education, infrastructure security and corporate governance.”
“It was an honour to be associated with NASSCOM. This industry has performed very well during very tough times demonstrating its resilience, flexibility and value delivered to customers. The future looks very promising now as we all globalize, build out new products and new markets and use it as an opportunity to emphasise what we stand for. I look forward to NASSCOM guiding the industry and taking the Indian IT-BPO industry to greater heights. I congratulate Harsh and wish him all the best for his new role as Chairman” said Mr. Pramod Bhasin, former Chairman, NASSCOM
“We are honoured to welcome Harsh as the chairman, NASSCOM. Harsh brings with him over 30-years of global business and consulting experience, gained in several leading global organizations, spanning many domains including aerospace, automotive, electronics, telecom and IT services. His experience in global business will be a valuable asset to NASSCOM.” said Mr. Som Mittal, President, NASSCOM.
The new Chairman Mr. Manglik along with NASSCOM President, Mr. Som Mittal and Vice-Chairman Mr. Rajendra Pawar will be responsible for leading the association into carrying out its diverse array of priorities including:
•Build initiatives and programs that will enable the industry to realize the Perspective 2020 vision of `Transforming Business, Transforming India’.
•Work closely with the government in India and overseas to create a conducive policy framework for industry growth and globalised workforces.
•Scale initiatives on talent development and security
•Facilitate mutually beneficial alliances between domestic and foreign industry players to create long lasting relationships based on profitability, innovation and growth for all. •Work closely with foreign governments to minimize hurdles in obtaining work permits and visas to ensure free movement of work force to and from India
