Persistent Systems announced the appointment of Mr. Hari Abhyankar as the Executive Vice President (EVP) – Private Equity and Professional Services, effective Thursday, March 19, 2026. Mr. Abhyankar is designated as Senior Management Personnel (SMP). He brings extensive experience from his tenure as a former Partner at McKinsey & Company and a strong analytical background, including a PhD from MIT.
Executive Leadership Expansion
Persistent Systems Limited has officially confirmed the appointment of Mr. Hari Abhyankar to a key leadership role within the organization. The appointment is effective starting Thursday, March 19, 2026 (PST).
New Role Details
Mr. Abhyankar has been named the Executive Vice President (EVP) – Private Equity and Professional Services. Furthermore, he has been designated as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the Company, effective immediately upon his commencement date.
Profile of Mr. Hari Abhyankar
Mr. Abhyankar is characterized as a seasoned leader with deep expertise in leveraging technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate large-scale business transformations. His professional background includes serving as a former Partner at McKinsey & Company. In this capacity, he gained significant experience leading P&L responsibilities and specializing in translating AI strategy and analytics into measurable commercial outcomes.
His career spans over 11 years in C-suite consulting and more than 14 years as an operator. During this time, he has successfully spearheaded transformation initiatives covering sales, marketing, product, and revenue operations. Academically, Mr. Abhyankar holds a PhD from MIT, which provides him with a robust analytical foundation ideal for driving the practical enterprise adoption of AI technologies at Persistent.
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