Nasscom has announced the appointment of Rajesh Nambiar, chairman and managing director, Cognizant India, as its chairperson. Nambiar takes on the new role from his previous role as vice chairperson.

• He succeedes Anant Maheshwari, former president, Microsoft India.
• Chairperson Rajesh Nambiar along with President Debjani Ghosh, will continue to work with the Nasscom Executive Council, industry, and the government in strengthening India's position as a global technology hub while navigating the current volatile macro environment.
• The leadership’s core priorities will focus on accelerating the adoption and widespread impact of cutting-edge emerging and deep technologies, enhancing India’s talent capabilities aligned with evolving job roles and tech acceleration, focusing on integrated industry solutions for scale efficiencies, sustainability and rapid innovation and building a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment for all.