Nitesh Banga Takes the Helm as New CEO of Virtusa

Leadership Transition at Virtusa

On February 6, 2025, Virtusa Corporation made a significant announcement regarding a leadership transition within the company. Nitesh Banga has been appointed as the President and CEO, effective February 3, 2025, succeeding Santosh Thomas, who has decided to step down in order to explore new opportunities. However, to ensure a smooth transition, Thomas has agreed to remain with Virtusa as a strategic advisor.

Santosh Thomas expressed pride in the company’s growth over his four-year tenure, highlighting the positive impact that Virtusa has had on its clients and their customers. Under his leadership, Virtusa underwent a transformative journey, including the establishment of strategic directions and operational excellence through targeted investments in talent, technology, and various commercial initiatives. This period also saw several strategic acquisitions, which greatly enriched the company's services and led to unprecedented client and employee satisfaction scores.

Nitesh Banga is joining Virtusa from GlobalLogic, a group company of Hitachi, where he held the CEO position. With nearly three decades of experience in technology services, Banga brings a wealth of expertise in strategy, business development, and operations. He has been pivotal in driving transformational growth at GlobalLogic, significantly enhancing the organization’s capabilities and client satisfaction through results-oriented leadership. Prior to GlobalLogic, Banga spent over 20 years at Infosys, where he held multiple global leadership roles.

In his new position, Nitesh Banga expressed his excitement about taking on this crucial role during such a transformative era. He emphasized that companies able to maintain a hyper-focus on their customers’ needs while adopting digital and AI technologies will stand out. Banga acknowledged that Virtusa is uniquely positioned to assist global brands in their technological transformation, enhancing their business differentiation. He is eager to innovate and expand upon Virtusa's foundational strength in engineering and digital solutions, working closely with esteemed clients to develop exciting new offerings.

Rajeev Mehta, Chair of the Board of Directors, thanked Santosh Thomas for his leadership and significant contributions to Virtusa, recognizing his role in expanding the company’s service capabilities and market presence. Mehta expressed confidence in Nitesh Banga's capabilities, stating he is well-equipped to guide Virtusa through the ongoing technological revolution powered by AI. The board looks forward to continued innovation and optimizing business strategies that will deliver transformational results for both the company and its clients.

As Virtusa continues to solidify its position as a leader in digital engineering and technology services globally, the arrival of Nitesh Banga marks a new chapter in its journey. With Banga’s vision and dedicated focus on client needs, stakeholders are eager to see how Virtusa will evolve and adapt in this fast-changing landscape.

To learn more about Nitesh Banga and his vision for Virtusa, visit virtuosa.com/leadership/nitesh-banga for further insights into his extensive background and expertise.