- Banwari Agarwal joins as Global Head of Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, and Global Head of Business Development for Intelligent Automation
- Vishal Bhatnagar appointed as Head of Europe
Rochester, NY – August 29, 2021 – Sutherland, the experience-led digital transformation company, expanded its position as leading pioneer in hyperautomation and in growth areas. With the addition of Banwari Agarwal – as Global Head of Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) vertical and Global Head of Business Development for Intelligent Automation – Sutherland is even better prepared to harness over 35 years of success in transforming customer operations. Sutherland’s appointment of Vishal Bhatnagar as Head of Europe demonstrates Sutherland’s expanding global footprint and steady evolution across their clients’ digital transformation journey.
“We are delighted to have Banwari and Vishal join our team as they each bring a wealth of industry insight and exceptional capabilities that allow us to accelerate our continued growth and investment in digital transformation,” said Dilip Vellodi, Sutherland Chairman and CEO. “We are laser-focused on enhancing the depth and breadth of our robust offerings. With an immense understanding of the dynamics shaping the industry, Banwari and Vishal now play key roles in helping our customers deliver exceptionally engineered experiences.”
Agarwal joins Sutherland with over 20 years of broad experience in the financial sector and with deep expertise in helping customers navigate intelligent automation across industries. Most recently, he led Cloud, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity for Larsen and Toubro Infotech. Prior to that, Agarwal headed up Enterprise Services including Intelligent Automation, Strategic Engagements and Solutions -- leading strategic business process service engagements – for Cognizant’s global Digital Operations division.
“This is a defining moment for Sutherland. I am deeply honored to be a part of a team that has reinvented digital transformation for customers. I look forward to leading Sutherland’s global BFSI business as well as Intelligent Automation across industries,” said Agarwal. “I’ve seen first-hand the potential of Intelligent Automation and I’m eager to help transform our clients’ businesses and drive growth through human-centered design.”
Sutherland also welcomes Vishal Bhatnagar as Head of Europe. At the helm of Sutherland’s business in the region, he will be responsible for expanding the company’s presence in the market, building pertinent go-to-market offerings and solutions with European brands to deliver enhanced experience digitally to European consumers.
Vishal brings to Sutherland over 25 years of leadership experience across a gamut of products, services and consulting, including previous roles as Head of Engagements and Strategic Initiatives for Europe at HCL, Senior Vice President and Country Managing Director for UK&I at CAST. Vishal’s extensive industry track record and tech-commercial background aligns with his new role and Sutherland’s standing as a pioneer in the digital transformation arena.
Commenting on his new role, Vishal said, “I am excited to lead Sutherland’s expansion across Europe as this is the perfect time for European market to benefit from Sutherland’s remarkable work for the world’s top performing companies.”
For more information about Sutherland and how it is making digital human across industries, please visit us online at https://www.sutherlandglobal.com/about-us.
About Sutherland
Sutherland is an experience-led digital transformation company. Our mission is to deliver exceptionally engineered experiences for customers and employees today that continue to delight tomorrow. For over 35 years, we have cared for our customers’ customers, delivering measurable results and accelerating growth. Our proprietary, AI-based products and platforms are built using robust IP and automation. We are a team of global professionals, operationally effective, culturally meshed, and committed to our clients and to one another. We call it One Sutherland.
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