Birlasoft has announced the appointment of Vikram Puranik as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2026. Bringing over 25 years of industry experience, Puranik will oversee global delivery, innovation, and operational excellence. Based in Pune, India, he joins the company to lead strategic growth and enterprise-scale transformation, supporting Birlasoft’s ambition to become a leading, innovation-driven technology enterprise.
Strategic Leadership Expansion
Birlasoft has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Vikram Puranik as the new Chief Operating Officer. Puranik is a seasoned technology leader known for his extensive background in building and scaling high-performance, AI-first engineering organizations. His appointment is aimed at driving the company’s global delivery agenda and margin expansion initiatives.
Focus on Innovation and Execution
In his new role, Puranik will focus on accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies across the company’s service lines. Angan Guha, CEO and Managing Director of Birlasoft, noted that Puranik’s deep expertise in operational rigor and strategic clarity will be instrumental during this pivotal phase of the company’s growth journey. He is expected to play a critical role in enhancing the firm’s service delivery and value creation for clients globally.
Background and Expertise
Prior to joining Birlasoft, Puranik served at GlobalLogic as the Chief of Engineering Delivery and Operations. During his tenure, he led large-scale digital transformations for Fortune 500 enterprises across various sectors, including Payments, Retail, and EdTech. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering and a Postgraduate degree in Computer Software Engineering, bringing a strong technical foundation to Birlasoft’s executive leadership.
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