Leadership

Abid is a decorated senior IT Industry Executive, Venture Partner, Independent Director, Strategic Advisor. Over the course of a 29 yearlong & distinguished career in the technology industry Abid has established a reputation for bold transformative thinking, a laser focus on results and an unwavering commitment to maximizing stakeholder value. This is a testament to his long incredible journey in TCS, where he also scaled its BPO business to $2 billion in less than ten years; to joining Wipro as its COO, where he was soon promoted to CEO and then to Managing Director, overseeing over $9 billion in revenues and 185,000 employees.

Abid led a strategic effort to rebrand Wipro while concurrently streamlining and modernizing the company and promoting a culture of innovation. In his quest to establish next generation paradigms he sponsored a first of its kind venture fund and piloted an enterprise crowd-sourcing platform that will become a benchmark for the future of work in the IT services industry post-COVID.

Loon Heng is a Global PMO and Delivery Head with more than 26 years’ experience directing cross-functional teams of technical experts to analyze systems and processes, as well as implement/enhance ERP/software applications for various types of industries. His background includes leading blended teams, developing and managing budgets, monitoring project standards for all deliverables, creating strategies, overseeing technical design and development of all learning solutions, new business development, training and maintaining quality assurance throughout the entire project.

Loon Heng is well versed in introducing key technology solutions to meet the changing needs of a dynamic business environment for internal IT. Loon Heng has served as liaison for assessments and impact analyses on existing projects and new opportunities, as well as leading corporate planning process efforts and also provides value propositions on system integration upgrade and data warehousing projects.

Will Alexander has been the CIO at Benevis since 2019. Prior to Benevis, he was the VP of Information Technology at RaceTrac Petroleum where he led all strategic and tactical technology activities. During his tenure at RaceTrac, Will also led the Special Projects, Merchandise Supply Chain, and Procurement departments. He began his professional career at Milliken & Company.

Will holds an MBA from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Will serves on the Executive Advisory Board for Atlanta Technology Professionals (ATP) and is a member of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association. Will also serves as vice chairman on the board of InspirEDU, formerly PowerMyLearning.

Tim Hill has been CEO of SysStrategy, LLC since 2018. Prior to SysStrategy Tim held various IT Executive positions including CTO of Software Paradigms International (now a division of Cognizant) and Sr. Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Integration at PRGX.

Tim has significant global IT experience with depth in the integration of Mergers and Acquisitions portfolios. He has been a key acquisition team member in 15 transactions in 9 different countries. His specialty is rationalizing IT Infrastructure and organizations.His hobbies are cycling, and golf.

Hans-Joerg Bauer is an independent IT Management Consulting and since more than 40 years in the Information Technology sector. He held multiple IT management roles over the last 30 years including regional CIO for CEVA Logistics in Asia Pacific.

Hans-Joerg is experienced in managing large global multinational IT teams. Architecting modern IT landscapes based on latest technologies focusing on business value has always been Hans-Joerg’s passion.

Malavika advises on Human capital and is a strong advocate of adaptability for business transformations. She has a successful track record of about two and a half decades in Customer Experience, Change & Culture development for influencing success of teams and executives to drive business excellence. She has coached and conducted programs in Leadership, Service, and Sales for Business Transformation across industry domains of IT, Telecom, Logistics, Pharmaceutical, Aeronautic, Finance and Banking, Hospitality and Manufacturing.

Malavika has lived & worked in China, India, US, Singapore, & Dubai across many multinational companies & start-ups. She believes that strong business growth is dependent on creating a company culture centred on trust that embodies openness and flexibility.

As CHRO, Malavika is dedicated to nurturing human resources to maximize their potential and deliver growth.

Florian has a PhD in mechanical engineering from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and an MBA from the Collège des Ingénieur. As an entrepreneur, company-builder and Go-To-Market strategist, he knows the challenge of successfully pushing a company to the market for the long term. His years of experience are flowing directly into bringing Techneplus IT services to the European market. With a proven track record of successfully guiding businesses through challenges and driving growth, Florian has established himself as a trusted and reliable business consultant. His exceptional analytical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to communicate complex concepts in simple terms make him a valuable asset for clients seeking to optimize its operations and achieve its goals.

Ravi is a skilled Management Strategist and Global Leader with 25+ years of success in Business Consulting, IT Products, and Outsourcing services. He has held various leadership roles in Americas, APAC, and MEA, with expertise in strategizing global IT business footprints. He has been instrumental in setting up multiple international operations & by entering new geographies and building businesses from scratch using his in-depth knowledge of the global marketplace and ever-changing dynamics of the IT industry. Ravi believes in the power of collaboration and communication to bring out the best in people and organizations. He strives to use his knowledge and expertise to help clients maximize their potential and reach their goals. Ravi’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and service drives robust growth at TechnePlus.

Pravin is a seasoned leader with around two decades of experience with renowned software vendors and system integrators. Having worked in India, US and UAE, Pravin has a proven track record of successfully translating IT business strategy into execution, establishing high-profile client relationships across various industries, and strategizing hyper-growth techniques through his deep knowledge of technology and cloud services. Pravin provides strategic insights to large enterprises and promotes cutting-edge technological solutions to help ensure their success both now and in the future. He is a team player with a keen eye for detail and a multi-dimensional approach to problem-solving. His consultative mindset is an asset that helps clients confidently navigate the digital transformation journey. As Chief Operating Officer, he drives organizational strategy, revenue growth, and operational excellence to support clients across established and emerging markets. He believes in ensuring highest level of customer experience through a dedicated and passionate team.

Mohit is a highly accomplished Delivery Leader, having more than two decades of expertise in Digital Transformation, Software Development and has a deep understanding of the financial, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and insurance industries. As Global Delivery Leader, manages software delivery services across an extensive range of verticals, including Emerging Technologies, Cloud Engineering, Platforms Implementation, and Services. He is known for his ability to develop and implement future-ready strategies that drive predictable outcomes and implement innovative solutions that create positive, lasting impacts for clients in various industries. Mohit has been highly successful in engaging clients and creating digital-led transformational solutions. Mohit has a double master’s degree in computer science and a diploma in business administration. He is passionate about inspiring his team to do best work and create meaningful solutions.

Subhashish is a technology expert with over 16 years of experience. He is the Centre Of Excellence (COE) leader for Hyper Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Blockchain, and IoT, amongst other initiatives. Subhashish is focused on increasing the company’s portfolio in the emerging technologies sector and enabling it to become a leader in the Digital Transformation Services Sector. With a broad techno-functional skillset and expertise in the Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI), Healthcare, Travel, and Logistics domains, Subhashish works as a trusted advisor to various clients. His responsibilities include leading customer engagement and design, change processes, conceptualizing and delivering transformation solutions, and providing business and industry insights. He believes in creating partnerships for delivering innovative solutions that help clients to overcome challenges.

Vinayak is a dynamic leader with over 18 years of industry experience. He showcases a proven track record of delivering IT-led business transformations to Fortune 500 corporations by creating a unique ecosystem of customers, partners, and service professionals. Vinayak has expertise in developing value analysis/business cases, business process architecture, system integration architecture, budgets, project plans, and resource plans for managing large enterprise application implementations. Vinayak’s end-to-end experience in software delivery management, account management, and customer relationship management has enabled him to drive successful business outcomes with high efficiency. He has domain expertise in various industries, including manufacturing, supply chain, sales and marketing, PLM, lifecycle services, and eCommerce. Vinayak is a skilled communicator and collaborator, known for building high-performance teams and delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Rakesh is an accomplished finance and accounting professional with over 18 years of experience in commercial banking, IT organizations, accounting firms, and startups. He possesses exceptional skills in financial management, cost management, accounting and tax management, audit, fundraising, and due diligence. Rakesh is responsible for the smooth functioning of finance function, reporting, audits and compliance. Rakesh has an eye for detail and is committed to financial operational efficiencies. His detailed financial knowledge and collaboration skills give further boost to integrate systems and processes for driving efficiency. Rakesh believes in long-term financial stability as well as accountability and transparency that will help in achieving the company’s goals and objectives.

Ashit is a strategic business development leader with over 15 years of experience and a proven track record of success in new and existing account management adept in carving high profile client relationships. As Senior Director-Client Services, he brings extensive industry knowledge and background in identifying client challenges and meeting ever-changing customer demands which puts him in the right place for being a trusted partner to TechnePlus client community. His experience in leading global demand generation and PMO teams as well as his passion for understanding the nuances of individual client journeys within the IT digital transformation space creates an excellent advantage and helps clients to achieve their IT led business objectives. He has serviced UK and European clients in the BFSI, Shipping & Logistics, Media, and Travel industries. Ashit believes in helping people through various charitable pursuits.