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    AVANADE NAMES ACHAL KATARIA AS NEW INDIA CEO

    Avanade has appointed Achal Kataria as Managing Director and CEO of Avanade India, effective immediately. The move signals the consulting giant's next phase of growth in the country.

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    AVANADE NAMES ACHAL KATARIA AS NEW INDIA CEO

    Avanade has appointed Achal Kataria as Managing Director and CEO of Avanade India, effective immediately. The move signals the consulting giant's next phase of growth in the country.

    Kataria brings 30+ years in technology services—a profile typical of GCC leadership transitions we track across 1,800+ centres. India remains the talent and delivery backbone for Accenture's consulting arm, and C-suite reshuffles here often precede regional expansion or service line consolidation.

    📌 For GCC professionals: leadership changes at this level typically unlock new hiring, account wins, or capability buildouts. Watch for announcements on #Bengaluru and #Hyderabad hiring in the next 60–90 days.

    What's your read—is this a growth play or a restructure?

    Source: Avanade has appointed Achal Kataria as Managing Director and CEO of Avanade India, effective immediately, marking the next step in the company's growth strategy for the country. Kataria brings over three decades of experience across technology services - LinkedIn

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