Persistent Systems Welcomes Ruchi Kulhari as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Execution

On March 23, 2026, Persistent Systems, a global leader in digital engineering and enterprise modernization, made a significant announcement regarding the expansion of its executive team. The company has appointed Ruchi Kulhari as the new Executive Vice President of Enterprise Strategy and Execution. This strategic hire aligns with Persistent's ongoing efforts to enhance its global operations and strengthen its focus on AI-driven services and platforms.

Strengthening Enterprise Execution

Ruchi Kulhari's primary role will be to bolster corporate execution, improve leadership alignment, and ensure operational rigor as Persistent Systems enters its next growth phase. With her extensive experience in transforming organizational strategies into measurable results, she will work closely with the company's CEO and executive team to actualize the organization’s most critical priorities.

In her new role, Ruchi will collaborate across various business units and functions to translate strategic objectives into clearly defined initiatives with measurable outcomes. Her responsibilities include enhancing execution cadence, governance, and accountability throughout the company. Furthermore, Ruchi will lead cross-functional programs such as AI-based transformation and operational model evolution, ensuring that strategic goals are monitored and achieved efficiently.

A Wealth of Experience

Ruchi brings over twenty years of global leadership experience in business transformation, organizational strategy, and human resources to her new position. Before joining Persistent, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Unisys. Her impressive resume includes leadership roles at Coforge, Infosys, and EXL Services, showcasing her diverse skill set and adeptness in operational execution.

Sandeep Kalra, CEO and Executive Director of Persistent Systems, expressed his enthusiasm for Ruchi's appointment: "As Persistent continues to grow, execution excellence and leadership alignment become increasingly important in maintaining our momentum. Ruchi brings solid strategic judgment and operational rigor, along with deep experience in executing enterprise-wide initiatives. She will work closely with me and the leadership team to enhance our execution discipline and ensure our strategic priorities are implemented with clarity, speed, and accountability."

Ruchi's Vision for the Future

In response to her appointment, Ruchi Kulhari stated, "Persistent is at an exciting juncture in its growth journey, with increasing scale and global opportunities. I am eager to partner with Sandeep and the leadership team to enhance execution, improve alignment, and support the realization of the company’s strategic priorities."

About Persistent

Persistent Systems is a leading global services and solutions provider that delivers digital engineering and AI-powered modernization for businesses across various sectors. With over 26,500 employees in 18 countries, the company is committed to innovation and ensuring customer success. Persistent offers a comprehensive range of services, including software engineering, product development, data analytics, customer experience transformation, cloud computing, and intelligent automation.

Additionally, Persistent is a proud member of several prominent stock indices, such as the National Stock Exchange of India’s Nifty Midcap 50 and the Bombay Stock Exchange’s SP BSE SENSEX Next 50. The company has achieved carbon neutrality, illustrating its dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices. In 2025, Persistent was also recognized by Newsweek and Plant A Insights Group as one of America’s best workplaces for its commitment to inclusion and diversity.

As a signatory of the UN Global Compact, Persistent is committed to aligning its strategies and operations with universal principles related to human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption efforts. With a staggering growth of 468% in value since 2020, Persistent has positioned itself as a rapidly expanding brand in the IT services arena, as showcased in Brand Finance's "India 100 2025" report.

For more information, visit www.persistent.com.