Mastek, an Indian IT company, said that it has appointed Hiral Chandrana, an ex-senior executive at Wipro as its global CEO.

Hiral Chandrana, who is said to have led and grown digital transformation of businesses, will be based out of the US.

He has more than 25 years of global experience in IT services and solutions across a diverse range of industries. Apart from Wipro, Hiral Chandrana worked in progressive business leadership roles at Electronic Data Systems (now part of DXC Technology).

In his last role during a 14-year tenure at Wipro, the new Mastek CEO was the Senior Vice President and Global Head, Business Application Services where he had transformed the Applications business to Digital. Additionally, he is said to have driven strategic cloud partnerships and mergers and acquisitions.

Ashank Desai – Mastek Vice Chairman and Managing Director said: “Hiral has demonstrated leadership in scaling global businesses and proven track record with the various facets of the IT Services industry.

“His successful global leadership experience will help us continue to deliver industry-leading growth, strengthen our global positioning around Digital Transformation and expand our capabilities in Digital & Cloud.”

Hiral Chandrana had done MS and MBA from the US after graduating in Mechanical Engineering in India.

Hiral Chandrana said: “I am excited to join the talented Mastek team and lead an organization with a rich heritage of many firsts built on a strong foundation of values. Business and operating models are evolving in today’s volatile environment as the shift to digital solutions and experiences accelerate.

“I look forward to collaborating with the Board and leadership team at Mastek as we continue to expand our reach and drive differentiated growth.”

  Ashank Desai, Hiral Chandrana, India, Mastek