Persistent Appoints Hari S. Abhyankar as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Private Equity and Professional Services
Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179 and NSE: PERSISTENT), a global leader in Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization, has appointed Hari S. Abhyankar as Executive Vice President and Global Head of Private Equity and Professional Services. The appointment is intended to strengthen Persistent’s focus on AI-led transformation for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.Hari will lead Persistent’s global strategy and growth across private equity investors, their portfolio companies, and professional services organizations. He will focus on accelerating revenue growth, enabling platform modernization, and driving faster realization of transformation priorities while expanding EBITDA through improved operational efficiency and value creation.
Abhyankar previously served as a Partner at McKinsey & Company, advising technology companies and global enterprises on corporate strategy, large-scale transformation, and revenue acceleration initiatives. He also held senior leadership roles at Interpublic Group and Digitas. He holds a PhD in Operations Management from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Sandeep Kalra, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Persistent, stated that private equity is a strategic growth engine for the company and that Persistent’s engineering depth and AI-led platforms will deliver results.
Hari S. Abhyankar stated that Persistent’s engineering-led DNA and focus on AI-driven transformation position it strongly to accelerate portfolio performance and deliver measurable business results.
Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179 and NSE: PERSISTENT) provides AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization services. The company has over 26,500 employees in 18 countries. Persistent is part of the MSCI India Index and is included in key indices of the National Stock Exchange of India. The company has achieved carbon neutrality and has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability. Persistent has experienced 468% growth in brand value since 2020.
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