Microsoft on Thursday (11 August) announced the appointment of Sriram Rajamani as new managing director of its India lab.
Based in Bengaluru, he will spearhead Microsoft India’s continued focus on world-class research, innovation and collaboration with the scientific community, the company said in a release.
He will replace Chandu Thekkath, who was the managing director of the lab for two years.
Welcoming Sriram, Jeannette Wing, Corporate Vice-President Microsoft Research Labs said “India has one of the fastest growing and most dynamic IT industries, and it’s also a unique place in which to do cutting-edge research.”
“India has one of the fastest growing and most dynamic IT industries, and it’s also a unique place in which to do cutting-edge research. We’re excited that someone with Sriram’s experience and leadership capabilities can help advance state of the art in computer science, and develop new technologies for emerging markets,” she added.
Prior to joining the India lab, Rajamani headed the Software Productivity Tools group within Microsoft’s Redmond research lab.
On assuming his new role, Sriram Rajamani said: "It is an honour to lead Microsoft’s India research lab, with its abundance of top-notch talent. I look forward to leading and expanding Microsoft’s commitment to world-class research and innovation in India, and deepening our partnerships with our academic partners.”
(PTI)
