Noida, Pune (India), and Edison (N.J.), April 2, 2026: Birlasoft Ltd [BSE: 532400, NSE: BSOFT] part of the multibillion-dollar CKA Birla Group, has announced the appointment of Vikram Puranik as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2026. Vikram will be based in Pune, India.
Vikram is a seasoned, customer-centric technology leader with over 25 years of experience in building and scaling high-performance, AI-first engineering organizations. Known for driving end-to-end delivery excellence, portfolio P&L ownership, and sustainable growth, he has successfully incubated differentiated centers of excellence and service lines that unlock new revenue streams and deliver long-term customer value.
In his role as COO, Vikram will focus on strengthening Birlasoft’s global delivery and innovation agenda, driving operational excellence, margin expansion, and productivity transformation. He will work closely with leadership teams across the organization to accelerate the real-world adoption of emerging technologies, enabling clients to achieve transformative, future-ready outcomes at scale.
Commenting on the appointment, Angan Guha, CEO and Managing Director, Birlasoft, said: “We are delighted to welcome Vikram to the Birlasoft leadership team. He joins us at a pivotal phase of our growth journey, bringing a strong track record of execution excellence and enterprise-scale transformation. Vikram’s ability to combine strategic clarity with operational rigor will further strengthen Birlasoft’s ambition to be a leading, innovation-driven enterprise. I am confident his leadership will accelerate value creation for our clients.”
Prior to joining Birlasoft, Vikram served as Chief of Engineering Delivery and Operations and P&L Owner at GlobalLogic, where he led large-scale digital engineering transformations for Fortune 500 enterprises and technology firms across TMT and Consumer sectors, including Payments, Retail, and EdTech. He also played a pivotal role in establishing and scaling India delivery centers into world-class Global Capability Centers for global enterprises and product organizations.
Vikram holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering and a Postgraduate degree in Computer Software Engineering.
About Birlasoft
Birlasoft is a global technology company enabling “next-generation” digital transformation through expertise in Cloud, AI, Data, and enterprise solutions. Combining industry proficiency with advanced digital capabilities, it helps businesses accelerate change with speed, scale, and purpose, delivering “future-ready” solutions that enhance agility, resilience, and customer experience.
Part of the CKA Birla Group and led by Chairman Mrs. Amita Birla, Birlasoft’s nearly 12,000 professionals drive innovation while building a diverse, inclusive, and learning-oriented culture. With a strong focus on sustainability and long-term value creation, Birlasoft transforms enterprises and communities, earning its reputation as a trusted partner and one of the best places to work. Explore the innovation at at www.birlasoft.com.
About The CKA Birla Group
The CKA Birla Group, is an Indian multinational conglomerate with a multibillion-dollar revenue. With over 35,000 employees, the group operates more than 50 manufacturing facilities across India and the world, with a presence in diverse sectors including technology, automotive, home and building and healthcare.
The CKA Birla Group continuously adapts to stay ahead in a changing world. By harnessing technology and investing in people and digital transformation, the Group consistently remains agile and delivers profitable growth. Viewing value creation through a global lens, our companies operate without borders.
The CKA Birla Group companies include Birlasoft, GMMCO, National Engineering Industries (manufacturer of NBC Bearings), BirlaNu (formerly HIL), Orient Electric, CK Birla Healthcare (CK Birla Hospitals and Birla Fertility & IVF), Orient Paper, AVTEC and Neosym.
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