HCL Technologies Ltd. has appointed Sandeep Saxena as its Chief Growth Officer for Emerging Markets, a new role that underscores the company’s focus on expansion in India, the Middle East, and Africa. Saxena, a 24-year veteran of HCLTech, will be based in Mumbai and report directly to CEO C Vijayakumar. With nearly three decades of experience in driving global business growth, Saxena is well-equipped to lead the company’s growth strategy in these high-priority regions.
The appointment is a strategic move by HCLTech to tap into the immense potential of the Indian market, which is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. CEO C Vijayakumar emphasized the company’s commitment to deploying its global scale and expertise to help Indian enterprises adopt next-generation technologies and accelerate their growth. HCLTech also aims to support the Indian government’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Digital India’ visions by fostering public sector digital transformation.
As Chief Growth Officer, Saxena’s mandate is to leverage his expertise in securing major client wins and expanding market presence to drive HCLTech’s growth in India, the Middle East, and Africa. He has expressed his commitment to delivering innovative, future-ready solutions that drive client relevance and deliver transformative impact. With a strong track record of driving business growth, Saxena is well-positioned to lead HCLTech’s expansion efforts in these critical markets.
HCL Technologies operates in over 60 countries with a workforce of over 226,300 employees, offering a range of services including AI, digital, cloud, and engineering. The company’s consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending December 2025 totaled USD 14.5 billion. With Saxena at the helm of its growth strategy in emerging markets, HCLTech is poised to capitalize on the vast opportunities in India, the Middle East, and Africa, and drive its growth trajectory forward. Overall, the appointment of Saxena as Chief Growth Officer is a significant move by HCLTech to accelerate its expansion in these critical markets and reinforce its position as a leading IT services provider.