HCLTech has announced the appointment of Sandeep Saxena as Chief Growth Officer – Growth Markets 2, with responsibility for India and select international markets, including the Middle East and Africa. The move reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening its business leadership in India and other priority regions.
Mr Saxena will be based in Mumbai and will report to C Vijayakumar, CEO and Managing Director. His appointment is part of a broader effort to sharpen regional focus and align leadership with market-specific growth priorities.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr Vijayakumar said that India remains central to the company’s long-term plans, given its role as a large and fast-growing technology market. He added that HCLTech will continue to leverage its global scale, domain expertise, and end-to-end capabilities to support enterprises in adopting emerging technologies. The company also reiterated its commitment to supporting national initiatives such as Digital India and Viksit Bharat, particularly in public sector digital programs and intellectual property development from India.
Mr Saxena said he looks forward to taking on the role and working closely with teams across India and other markets. He noted that the focus will remain on strengthening client relationships and delivering solutions that address business needs across industries.
Mr Saxena joined HCLTech in 1998 and has held a range of leadership roles across regions during his tenure. He was closely involved in the expansion of the company’s European operations and has most recently led the Retail-CPG, Travel, Transportation & Logistics, and Energy & Natural Resources segments in Europe. He has also overseen non-financial services verticals across France, Italy, and the Iberian region, contributing to client acquisition and market presence in these geographies.
