New Delhi: Microsoft on Tuesday announced Puneet Chandoks appointment as Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia.
Effective 1 September 2023, he will assume the operational responsibilities from Anant Maheshwari.
Supported by a strong leadership team, Puneet will oversee the integration of Microsofts businesses across South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, further boosting the companys presence in the region, while deepening its focus on key industries through a customer-centric approach with generative AI at its core.
We are delighted to announce that Puneet will be joining Microsoft India, said Ahmed Mazhari, President Microsoft Asia. Puneet has a strong track record of building and growing technology businesses and leveraging technology to deliver impact and change. As we embrace an AI-led future, Puneets leadership will play a vital role in ensuring Microsofts ongoing success in South Asia, and I extend my thanks to Anant Maheshwari for setting us on a growth path.
Commenting on his appointment, Puneet Chandok said, I am inspired by Microsofts mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As India expands its own digital public infrastructure, I believe that this mission is more relevant here than ever before, and I am thrilled to be joining the One Microsoft team to make this mission a reality.
It has been a privilege to participate in Microsoft Indias remarkable growth over the last seven years, said Anant Maheshwari. I am filled with gratitude for an exceptionally talented team with a strong set of leaders driving this momentum. The Microsoft India team has created a strong foundation of trust and entrepreneurial business models.
