<p> Technology giant IBM today said it has appointed Karan Bajwa Managing Director of its India operations.<br /><br /></p>.<p>He succeeds Vanitha Narayana, who has been elevated as Chairman of IBM India.<br />Bajwa joined IBM last year as Executive for Strategy and Transformation in the Asia-Pacific region. Previously, he was Microsoft India's managing director. He was associated with IBM's networking business and was based in Singapore in 2001-05.<br /><br />"I see great opportunity ahead for IBM in this market. By constantly reinventing itself and investing in innovation, IBM today is in a sweet spot to help businesses and governments with their digital transformation journey," Bajwa said.<br /><br />"I look forward to partnering with the industry, our ecosystem and the IBM team to further strengthen our business in the region."<br /><br />Bajwa will be responsible for all strategic and operational matters related to IBM's sales, marketing, services and delivery operations in the India/South Asia region, including Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.<br /><br />He will lead the team "to win new business, shape market opportunities by building alliances and partnerships and solidify the company's position in the marketplace", IBM said in a statement.<br /><br />He will also lead IBM's partnership with clients for cloud- and cognitive-led digital transformation of its businesses.<br /><br />As Chairman, Narayana is expected to play a critical role in pushing capabilities across IBM's global missions in India, global centres of excellence, research and innovation labs.<br />IBM will "rely on her leadership to engage and further strengthen government and regulatory affairs initiatives".<br /><br />According to Narayana, her new assignment reiterates the importance IBM places on India to support growth and innovation in the region.<br /><br />Both Bajwa and Narayana will report to Randy Walker, Chairman, IBM Asia-Pacific. These appointments are effective immediately</p>
<p> Technology giant IBM today said it has appointed Karan Bajwa Managing Director of its India operations.<br /><br /></p>.<p>He succeeds Vanitha Narayana, who has been elevated as Chairman of IBM India.<br />Bajwa joined IBM last year as Executive for Strategy and Transformation in the Asia-Pacific region. Previously, he was Microsoft India's managing director. He was associated with IBM's networking business and was based in Singapore in 2001-05.<br /><br />"I see great opportunity ahead for IBM in this market. By constantly reinventing itself and investing in innovation, IBM today is in a sweet spot to help businesses and governments with their digital transformation journey," Bajwa said.<br /><br />"I look forward to partnering with the industry, our ecosystem and the IBM team to further strengthen our business in the region."<br /><br />Bajwa will be responsible for all strategic and operational matters related to IBM's sales, marketing, services and delivery operations in the India/South Asia region, including Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.<br /><br />He will lead the team "to win new business, shape market opportunities by building alliances and partnerships and solidify the company's position in the marketplace", IBM said in a statement.<br /><br />He will also lead IBM's partnership with clients for cloud- and cognitive-led digital transformation of its businesses.<br /><br />As Chairman, Narayana is expected to play a critical role in pushing capabilities across IBM's global missions in India, global centres of excellence, research and innovation labs.<br />IBM will "rely on her leadership to engage and further strengthen government and regulatory affairs initiatives".<br /><br />According to Narayana, her new assignment reiterates the importance IBM places on India to support growth and innovation in the region.<br /><br />Both Bajwa and Narayana will report to Randy Walker, Chairman, IBM Asia-Pacific. These appointments are effective immediately</p>