Rekha Menon to head Accenture India from August 21,2015

Rekha M. Menon will be the new chairperson of Accenture’s India subsidiary from August 21, 2015 the global software major said.

“Rekha will steer our India business growth and strengthen our presence in communities across the country,” the company said in a statement.

Rekha M Menon is the US-based company’s human resources managing director for growth markets, driving its human capital strategy for Asia-Pacific, West Asia, Africa, Russia, Turkey and Latin America.

“Rekha M Menon has immensely contributed to our people and her experience will be valuable to build our brand in India,” Accenture chief executive, Gianfranco Casati said.

Rekha M Menon replaces Avinash Vashista who was both chairman and managing director of Accenture India, since 2011.

“Avinash Vashistha is leaving us to pursue entrepreneurial and corporate leadership opportunities in technology,” Accenture chief executive, Gianfranco Casati noted

Accenture India,the $30 billion outsourcing firm also appointed Anindya Basu, as the country’s managing director from August 21,2015

“Anindya Basu will be responsible for driving our India business and building relationships with key clients by leveraging our capabilities in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations,” the statement noted.