Srikanth Velamakanni Takes Helm as Nasscom Chair: Steering the Future of AI
Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-Founder of Fractal, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Nasscom, replacing Sindhu Gangadharan. Velamakanni brings significant AI expertise, aiming to transform services and foster innovation in AI products. His leadership marks a pivotal moment for India's technology landscape.
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Indigenous AI powerhouse Fractal's Co-Founder, Srikanth Velamakanni, steps into a new leadership role as he is appointed the Chairman of Nasscom, the apex body for India's IT industry. Velamakanni takes the reins from Sindhu Gangadharan, set to conclude her laudable term as Chairperson by April 2026.
The transition was underscored in a statement revealing Velamakanni's succession and Kishor Patil's election as Vice Chairperson. With a rich history serving on Nasscom's Executive Council, Velamakanni brings his profound knowledge of enterprise AI, analytics, and responsible tech to a crucial phase for the industry.
His tenure focuses on leveraging AI to accelerate service transformation and product innovation, positioning India as a leader in AI products internationally. "India will play a critical role in this AI-driven evolution," Velamakanni said, emphasizing the importance of preparing the workforce to lead this change.
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