Microsoft Appoints Puneet Chandok To Lead India Operations

Microsoft today reported the appointment of Puneet Chandok as the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia effective from 1 September 2023.

The Company said Chandok will assume the operational responsibilities from Anant Maheshwari.

Chandok’s appointment comes at a time of continued market expansion for Microsoft as a leader in cloud technology and digital innovation.

Supported by a strong leadership team, Puneet will oversee the integration of Microsoft's businesses across South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, further boosting the company's presence in the region, while deepening its focus on key industries through a customer-centric approach with generative AI at its core.

Commenting on the appointment, Ahmed Mazhari, President of Microsoft Asia said, “We are delighted to announce that Puneet will be joining Microsoft India”.

He emphasised Chandok 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, Puneet's leadership will play a vital role in ensuring Microsoft’s ongoing success in South Asia, and I extend my thanks to Anant Maheshwari for setting us on a growth path.

Puneet Chandok said, "I am inspired by Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organisation 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.”