Persistent Systems Appoints Hari Abhyankar as EVP - Private Equity & Professional Services
Persistent Systems Limited appointed Mr. Hari Abhyankar as Executive Vice President - Private Equity and Professional Services. The appointment is effective March 19, 2026. Mr. Abhyankar brings extensive experience from McKinsey & Company and significant P&L responsibilities, with a focus on AI and business transformation.
The appointment of a senior management personnel in a key leadership role can have a medium-term impact on the company's strategic direction and business growth.
The appointment of an experienced executive like Hari Abhyankar, with a strong background in technology, AI, and business transformation, is a positive development for the company.
Persistent Systems Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Hari Abhyankar as the Executive Vice President (EVP) for Private Equity and Professional Services. This appointment is effective from Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Mr. Abhyankar is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in leveraging technology and artificial intelligence for large-scale business transformation. He previously served as a Partner at McKinsey & Company and has held significant P&L responsibilities as an executive. His expertise lies in translating AI, strategy, and analytics into measurable commercial outcomes.
With over 11 years in C-suite consulting and more than 14 years as an operator, Mr. Abhyankar has led transformation initiatives across sales, marketing, product, and revenue operations. He holds a PhD from MIT, which provides a strong analytical foundation for the practical enterprise adoption of AI. The company has attached the requisite disclosure as Annexure A, detailing the appointment.
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