Persistent Systems announced on March 23 the appointment of Ruchi Kulhari as Executive Vice President – Enterprise Strategy & Execution. The company said this move aims to strengthen its enterprise execution, leadership alignment, and operating rigor as it advances into its next phase of growth.
The new role is designed to support Persistent’s ongoing efforts to scale global operations and focus on AI-led, platform-driven services. Kulhari will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to translate strategic priorities into defined initiatives across business units and functions. She will also oversee cross-functional programs such as AI-led transformation and operating model evolution, while reinforcing alignment with the board, investors, and strategic partners.
Kulhari brings over two decades of global leadership experience in enterprise transformation, organizational strategy, and human resources. Before joining Persistent Systems, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Unisys. Her previous roles include positions at Coforge, Infosys, and EXL Services.
Sandeep Kalra, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Persistent Systems said: “As Persistent continues to scale, execution excellence and leadership alignment become increasingly important to sustaining our growing momentum.Ruchi brings strong strategic judgment and operating rigor, along with deep experience in driving enterprise-wide initiatives. She will work closely with me and the leadership team to strengthen execution discipline and ensure that our strategic priorities are delivered with clarity, speed and accountability.”
Ruchi Kulhari said: “Persistent is at an exciting stage in its growth journey, with increasing scale and global opportunity. I look forward to partnering with Sandeep and the leadership team to strengthen execution, enhance alignment and support the delivery of the Company’s strategic priorities.”
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Persistent Systems employs more than 26,500 people across 18 countries. The company offers a suite of digital engineering services including software engineering; product development; data analytics; customer experience transformation; cloud computing; intelligent automation; sustainability practices like carbon neutrality; diversity inclusion recognized by industry rankings; participation in United Nations Global Compact initiatives; significant brand value growth since 2020.
