Sustaining India’s Leadership Position In The Tech Sector with K S Viswanathan

The Indian tech industry has seen significant growth and transformation over the past few decades, positioning itself as a global leader in various domains. In a recent conversation we had with us K S Viswanathan, who is the Vice President for Industry Initiatives at NASSCOM. In this role, he's committed to fortifying India's technology landscape, encompassing both traditional and emerging digital sectors, to uphold India's global IT leadership.

Boasting over 37 years of industry experience, KSV has held pivotal roles at prominent organizations like Wipro Infotech, Dell, and Azim Premji Foundation. He served as Senior VP and Chief Executive at Wipro Infotech and took the helm as Managing Director of Dell India. Notably, he played a crucial part in establishing the legal framework for Azim Premji University.

Vishwanath’s recent inclusion in the Advisory Committee of CSIR- Fourth Paradigm Institute, Bangalore, underscores his industry influence. A graduate of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, he holds an MBA in Marketing from Madras University.

As a prominent figure in the industry, recently discussed the keys to sustaining India's leadership position in the tech sector. In his address, he highlighted several crucial aspects that have contributed to the sector's growth and proposed future directions for maintaining this leadership.