Phiroz Vandrevala, former TCS executive director, dies at 70
Executive Director of the company between 2007-2016. “Over his long tenure in the company, he made many significant contributions, including being part of the efforts to take TCS public in its IPO in 2004, opening up new markets, and mentoring a new generation of TCSers.
As Vice-Chairman and MD of Diligenta, he led TCS’ life insurance and pensions industry business to new heights," TCS further said in the statement. Adding further, TCS said Phiroz Vandrevala “played a larger and seminal role in the growth of the Indian IT Industry, serving on many industry bodies, including as Chairman of NASSCOM, Co-Chair of the Indo-British Partnership, and in representing the industry and country in many other important global forums." “He was widely regarded for his service to the industry, by leaders in the business community and in the Government," it said.
Nasscom, where Phiroz Vandrevala worked as a chairman, said in a statement: “Remembering Phiroz Vandrevala, a distinguished past Chairman of Nasscom and former senior leader at TCS. His leadership was pivotal during a critical period in our history." “A remarkable professional and an extraordinary human being, he will be deeply missed.
His contributions to the industry and community will always be remembered. Condolences to the family and colleague," Nasscom said.Milestone Alert!
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