Former Wipro executive Sudip Nandy appointed CEO of Aricent

08 October 2008

Mumbai: US-based communications and outsourcing firm Aricent has appointed Sudip Nandy, a former senior executive with Wipro Ltd, as its chief executive and board member.

Nandi, who headed Wipro's profitable technology, media and telecom business, which had annual revenues of $1.3 billion, will succeed Ash Bhardwaj, who quit Aricent to pursue other interests.

As president of the technology media and telecom business at Wipro, Nandy oversaw more than 18,000 employees.

''Aricent's recent business performance is a clear indication that the company's unique combination of global innovation, technology and outsourcing is highly aligned with the needs of equipment manufacturers and service providers worldwide,'' said James H Greene of KKR, the owners of Aricent.

''We needed a proven global leader to ensure we maximize the tremendous market opportunity in front of Aricent. Sudip's rich track record and deep domain expertise in the communications and outsourcing industry make him a perfect fit, and we are excited to have him join the Aricent team,'' he added.

At Wipro, Nandy also headed the telecom and product engineering solutions business and was chief strategy officer responsible for Wipro Technologies global expansion, including mergers and acquisitions.