Birlasoft Appoints Vikram Puranik as Chief Operating Officer Effective April 1, 2026
Birlasoft has appointed Vikram Puranik as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1, 2026. Puranik brings over 25 years of experience in technology leadership and will focus on global delivery, innovation, and operational excellence. He previously served as Chief of Engineering Delivery and Operations at GlobalLogic.
The appointment of a COO is a significant management change that can impact the company's strategic execution and operational efficiency. While positive, the full impact will be seen over time as Puranik implements his strategies.
The appointment of a seasoned COO is generally viewed positively as it strengthens the company's leadership and operational capabilities, which is expected to drive future growth and value creation.
Birlasoft Ltd, a part of the CK Birla Group, has announced the appointment of Vikram Puranik as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), with effect from April 1, 2026. Puranik, who will be based in Pune, India, brings over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, focusing on building and scaling AI-first engineering organizations.
In his new role, Puranik will be responsible for strengthening Birlasoft’s global delivery and innovation, driving operational excellence, margin expansion, and productivity transformation. He will also focus on accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies to help clients achieve future-ready outcomes.
Angan Guha, CEO and Managing Director of Birlasoft, expressed delight in welcoming Puranik, highlighting his strong track record in execution excellence and enterprise-scale transformation. Guha is confident that Puranik's leadership will accelerate value creation for clients.
Prior to this appointment, Puranik held significant roles at GlobalLogic, including Chief of Engineering Delivery and Operations and P&L Owner. He has a proven history of leading large-scale digital engineering transformations for Fortune 500 enterprises and played a key role in establishing and scaling India delivery centers into Global Capability Centers.
Puranik holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering and a Postgraduate degree in Computer Software Engineering. Birlasoft is a global technology company focused on digital transformation through expertise in Cloud, AI, Data, and enterprise solutions.
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