Sameer Batra Takes the Helm as Chief Business Officer of Black Box to Propel Global Market Growth

Black Box Appoints Sameer Batra as Chief Business Officer

In a strategic move to bolster its international operations, Black Box, a prominent global provider of digital infrastructure solutions, has announced the appointment of Sameer Batra as Chief Business Officer. This key position will enable Black Box to accelerate growth and strengthen its customer relationships in critical markets including India, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Middle East and Africa.

The recent surge in demand for digital infrastructure driven by advancements in AI, increased cloud adoption, and the growing importance of cybersecurity positions Black Box advantageously within the industry. Sanjeev Verma, the CEO of Black Box, emphasized the significance of international markets as a vital growth engine for the company, particularly with ongoing investments in enhancing infrastructure.

"Sameer’s leadership will be crucial in assisting our clients with the design, implementation, and management of their digital infrastructure while accelerating partner-led innovations and market growth," Verma remarked. Batra's vast experience and proven track record in driving strategic growth initiatives will be pivotal in achieving Black Box’s ambitious goal of achieving $2 billion in revenue.

With over three decades in the global IT services sector, Batra brings a wealth of expertise to Black Box. Before this, he served as the Senior Vice President of Global Growth at Tech Mahindra, orchestrating strategic growth efforts across various geographies. He has also held multiple leadership roles at IBM, contributing significantly to customer success and expansion in India and the Asia-Pacific region.

As Black Box aims to support evolving digital infrastructure demands, Batra is set to steer the Global Systems Integration (GSI) branch, focusing on enhancing relationships with key clients and partners in the process. He stated, "In the current international markets, companies are ramping up their investments in digital infrastructure, and Black Box is ideally positioned to meet this demand through its global presence and extensive offerings."

The appointment of Sameer Batra not only represents a commitment to employee expertise but also signals a focused and aggressive approach towards expanding market share in regions with vast potential for growth. Black Box, with its comprehensive portfolio that includes network integration, digital connectivity solutions, cybersecurity, and modern workplace technologies, is poised to continue making significant contributions in ensuring that clients are well-equipped for future challenges.

As he steps into his new role, Batra is excited about the prospect of elevating the overall international business strategy at Black Box and delivering long-term value for clients and partners.

About Black Box Ltd.

Black Box (BSE: 500463; NSE: BBOX) stands as a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, offering network and system integration services, managed services, and advanced technology products to Fortune 100 companies and leading global enterprises. With a presence across North America, Europe, India, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, Black Box serves clients in finance, technology, healthcare, retail, utilities, and manufacturing sectors. Supported by a global team of around 3,500 professionals and strategic partnerships with top technology vendors, Black Box delivers end-to-end solutions in network integration, digital connectivity, data center construction, workplace modernization, and cybersecurity.

For more information, visit www.blackbox.com.