Sandeep Kalra
| Sandeep Kalra | |
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| Sandeep KalraSandeep Kalra - CEO of Persistent Systems.jpg | |
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| 🎓 Alma mater | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Persistent Systems |
Sandeep Kalra is an American business executive who serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director of Persistent Systems, an Indian multinational technology services company. He joined the company in 2019 as President of its Technology Services business and was appointed CEO in July 2020.[1]
Kalra has worked in the information technology industry for more than three decades. Prior to joining Persistent Systems, he held leadership positions at HCL Technologies, Samsung Electronics, Symphony Teleca and Harman International.[2]
His leadership of Persistent Systems, including its enterprise AI strategy, acquisition-led growth and international expansion, has been covered by publications including Business Standard, Fortune India, Moneycontrol and Reuters.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
Kalra earned a postgraduate degree in management from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta). In 2025, the institute conferred on him its Distinguished Alumnus Award in recognition of his contributions to the technology industry.[2]
Career
HCL Technologies
Kalra began his career with the HCL Group, where he held leadership roles in enterprise technology and software services. He subsequently joined Samsung Electronics before returning to HCL Technologies, where he led global technology and engineering businesses.[2]
Symphony Teleca and Harman International
Kalra later became Chief Executive Officer of Symphony Teleca. Following Harman International's acquisition of Symphony Teleca, he led Harman's Digital Transformation Solutions business, serving enterprise customers across multiple industries.[2]
Persistent Systems
Kalra joined Persistent Systems in 2019 as President of its Technology Services business and was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director in July 2020.[6]
During his tenure, Persistent Systems expanded its capabilities in digital engineering, cloud computing, enterprise artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data-driven transformation. The company also pursued acquisition-led expansion, including its announced acquisition of Nagarro's SAP business in 2026.[7][8][9]
Leadership
Kalra has written and spoken on enterprise artificial intelligence, digital engineering and technology-led business transformation. In interviews with Fortune India and other business publications, he has argued that artificial intelligence will augment human capabilities while increasing productivity and accelerating enterprise innovation.[10]
Awards and recognition
In 2025, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta conferred on Kalra its Distinguished Alumnus Award in recognition of his contributions to the technology industry.[2]
The same year, he was recognised as the joint winner in the Tech Titan category in the BT–PwC India's Best CEOs 2025 study conducted by Business Today.[11]
Fortune India recognised Kalra among its India's Best CEOs 2025 in the IT services category.[12]
Kalra is a member of the Founders' Circle of Indiaspora.[13]
External links
References
- ↑ "Sandeep Kalra". Persistent Systems. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Sandeep Kumar Kalra – Distinguished Alumnus Award 2025". Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "Anand Deshpande and Sandeep Kalra: Persistence in Every Lap". Fortune India. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "We don't build for stock movements: Persistent CEO Sandeep Kalra". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "IT deal manifests SaaSpocalypse opportunity". Reuters Breakingviews. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sandeep Kalra". Persistent Systems. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "Nagarro can reach our growth rate in 6–12 quarters: Persistent CEO Kalra". Business Standard. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "We don't build for stock movements: Persistent CEO Sandeep Kalra". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "Nagarro CEO expects watchdog probe after takeover bid". Reuters. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "India's Best CEOs 2025 Awards: AI will enable humans, not replace them". Fortune India. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ Agarwal, Palak (2 April 2025). "How Sandeep Kalra is redefining the IT services landscape". Business Today. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "India's Best CEOs 2025 Awards: Technology will be the great leveller, says KV Kamath". Fortune India. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sandeep Kalra". Indiaspora. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
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