Sanjay Kalra is the CEO of Tech Mahindra. He is also on the board of Mahindra Satyam. In his earlier role at Tech Mahindra, he spearheaded the BT relationship, Research & Development services for telecom equipment manufacturers and transformation/business process reengineering services. He is also responsible for Mergers & Acquisitions for Tech Mahindra. Background Prior to joining Tech Mahindra, Kalra was the Chief Executive Officer of DSL Software (a joint venture between HCL Technologies Ltd. and Deutsche Bank), which is focused on providing IT and BPO solutions to capital markets. Kalra has also served at HCL as President of HCL Technologies Europe and was responsible for the creation and incubation of Cisco’s first outsourced Research & Development center in India. With global roles in Schlumberger Limited and Tata Unisys, Kalra has extensively leveraged global delivery to create new products and business lines, nurtured start-ups and led high growth businesses. Kalra was responsible for cross-border transactions involving the purchase of Deutsche Software from Deutsche Bank, Apollo Contact Center from BT in Northern Ireland and Axes Technologies in India. Education Kalra received a degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi and is a recipient of the “Outstanding Contribution Award for National Development” from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi Alumni Association. In addition to his current responsibilities, Kalra’s principal directorships include his serving as a director on the board of directors of CanvasM Technologies Limited.
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