Sameer Batra Appointed Chief Business Officer at Black Box to Accelerate Global Expansion

Black Box Appoints Sameer Batra as Chief Business Officer

In a strategic move to enhance its presence in international markets, Black Box (BSE: 500463, NSE: BBOX) has announced the appointment of Sameer Batra as the Chief Business Officer for Global Systems Integration (GSI). This decision underscores Black Box's commitment to growth in regions such as India, Australia, New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific, Japan, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Importance of the Appointment

The need for digital transformation among enterprises in these markets is more pronounced than ever, with advancements driven by AI, cloud adoption, expansion of data centers, and escalation in cybersecurity demands. As businesses pivot toward modernization, Black Box is positioned to offer integrated end-to-end solutions to facilitate these changes.

Sanjeev Verma, Managing Director of Black Box, articulated the significance of international markets for the company's growth. Verma stated, "The international markets represent a significant growth engine for Black Box, driven by ongoing infrastructure investments and strong customer demand." He further emphasized that Batra's leadership will play a crucial role in guiding clients in designing, delivering, and managing their digital infrastructure while enhancing innovation and business growth across markets driven by partnerships.

Batra's Vision and Strategy

In his new role, Batra will spearhead the international GSI business, focusing on priority sectors and strengthening relationships with clients and partners. His goal includes redefining what it means to be Infrastructure capable while modernizing and securing digital environments that contribute to Black Box’s ambitious goal of achieving $2 billion in annual revenue.

With over three decades of experience in the global IT services landscape, Batra's prior role was as Senior Vice President in the Global Growth Office at Tech Mahindra, where he led strategic initiatives across diverse regions. He also held several leadership positions at IBM, driving growth and customer success in India and the Asia-Pacific region.

Batra remarked on the rising investments in digital infrastructure among enterprises in international markets, claiming that Black Box's unique global presence and extensive portfolio enables it to effectively meet this burgeoning demand. "I am excited to join the exceptional team at Black Box to advance our international business strategy and create long-term value for our customers and stakeholders,” he added.

About Black Box

Black Box Ltd. (BSE 500463, NSE BBOX) is a leading global provider of digital infrastructure solutions, offering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 companies and market leaders worldwide. With operations in the United States, Europe, India, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, Black Box serves industries including financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, public utilities, and manufacturing.

Supported by a global workforce of around 3,500 professionals and strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, Black Box delivers comprehensive end-to-end solutions in network integration, digital connectivity infrastructure, data center expansion, modern workplace solutions, and cybersecurity. Their technology product range enhances operational efficiencies through innovative solutions in audio-visual technology, IoT, KVM, networking, infrastructure, and cabling.

For more information about Black Box, visit www.blackbox.com.