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USIBC appoints Inderpreet Sawhney and Lakshmanan Chidambaram to global board
Sawhney is group general counsel and the chief compliance officer of Infosys while Chidambaram is president of Tech Mahindra Americas
Inderpreet Sawhney and Lakshmanan Chidambaram to join USIBC global board of directors. / Image-Infosys / @C_T_Lakshmanan (X)
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has appointed Inderpreet Sawhney and Lakshmanan Chidambaram to its global board of directors.
Sawhney is the group general counsel and the chief compliance officer of Infosys where she leads the legal and compliance function for the company. She also has additional responsibility for privacy and data protection at the company.
With 25 years of experience, Sawhney has served as general counsel of a large IT services firm, and as managing partner of a law firm in Silicon Valley. She is a member of the board of directors of NYSE listed Hillenbrand as well as a member of the National Advisory Council of SABANA (South Asian Bar Association of North America).
Sawhney was an honoree at the 2017 transformative leadership awards, recognizing general counsel who demonstrate commitment to advancing women in law and also a recipient of the thought leadership award at the 2018 global transformative leadership awards.
Additionally, she was featured among the top 25 women leaders in IT Services of 2020, published by the IT services report.
The U.S.-India Business Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Inderpreet Sawhney, Group General Counsel and CCO, @Infosys Limited, to the USIBC Global Board of Directors.
— U.S.-India Business Council (@USIBC) February 1, 2024
Welcoming the new member, Ambassador Keshap said, "Inderpreet Sawhney’s strategic prowess… pic.twitter.com/0mm6ndelt8
Lakshmanan Chidambaram serves as president of Tech Mahindra– Americas Strategic Verticals. He has been overseeing strategy, innovation, and expansion of the organisation’s multibillion-dollar footprint across industries in the region since 2016.
In his role, Chidambaram is responsible for a diverse range of industries, including banking and financial services, insurance, manufacturing, retail and consumer packaged goods, travel and transportation, healthcare and life sciences, energy and utilities, and the public sector.
He has over three decades of experience at the intersection of information technology, business processes, core engineering and networks. Moreover, he has partnered with customers, employing innovative business models, and leveraging emerging technologies to create transformational outcomes in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
The U.S.-India Business Council is pleased to announce the appointment of @C_T_Lakshmanan, President - Americas, @tech_mahindra, to the USIBC Global Board of Directors.
— U.S.-India Business Council (@USIBC) February 1, 2024
Mr. Chidambaram said, “I am excited to be joining the Board of USIBC. The relationship between the USA and… pic.twitter.com/sFeY2gYp2t
Welcoming the appointees, Ambassador Atul Keshap, president of USIBC said, “As we step into 2024, I am thrilled to announce the addition of the outstanding individuals to our esteemed Global Board of Directors. Their remarkable accomplishments and leadership acumen set the stage for a dynamic year ahead. With their invaluable contributions, USIBC is poised to elevate its strategic influence, championing a bold and expansive advocacy agenda.”
Hailing the appointments as valuable additions ambassador Keshap added, “Lakshmanan Chidambaram (CTL)’s transformative leadership in the realms of business and digital innovation at Tech Mahindra make him an invaluable addition. Inderpreet Sawhney’s strategic prowess and diverse professional background underscore the valuable perspectives she brings, and we look forward to the positive impact she will make in shaping the board’s direction.”
Established in 1975 at the behest of the U.S. and Indian Governments, USIBC represents hundreds of top global companies operating across the United States, India, and the Indo-Pacific.
Social media caption- Ambassador Atul Keshap, president of USIBC praised the accomplishments of both the new appointees and called them valuable additions to the board.
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