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An alumnus of the Rutgers University, Chris holds
a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical
EngineeringandComputerScience. Hehas remained
academically active, achieving a management
certificate from the University of North Carolina
and advanced management training from Harvard
University. He is a regular guest lecturer at Duke
University, Harvard University and a member of
the board of Computer Information Technology at
Appalachian State University.
Chris is a father to two daughters and is an outdoor
sports enthusiast.
Sandeep is the President – Technology Services
Unit at Persistent Systems and with his diverse
capabilities, he leads the Technology Services
Unit and oversees its global sales and delivery
operations. The Board of Directors in its meeting
held on June 11, 2019 appointed him as an Additional
Director (Executive Member).
He is an experienced leader in the Software
Services industry and is skilled in P&L Management,
Sales, Global Delivery, IT Strategy, and Outsourced
Product Development. He has vast experience in
working with Private Equity owned companies and
Mergers & Acquisitions.
Before joining Persistent, he was Senior
Vice President & General Manager – Digital
Transformation Solutions, HARMAN International
(A Samsung Company), focusing on next-generation
solutions across Cloud, Analytics and Mobility for
product companies and enterprises.
Prior to that, he held multiple leadership positions
at HCL Technologies, including Vice President,
Healthcare and Emerging Markets and Vice
President, LATAM and Canada.
He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of
Management, Calcutta with a Bachelor of Science
in Engineering in Electronics and Communication
from Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi.
Sunil Sapre has been the Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) at Persistent Systems since December 1, 2015
and Executive Director on the Board since January
27, 2018.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and is a
member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India.
As Chief Financial Officer of the Company, Sunil is
responsible for the treasury, financial reporting,
taxation, and internal controls at Persistent
Systems. He also oversees the people functions in
the Company.
Prior to joining Persistent in June 2015, Sunil has
had over 25 years of experience in the areas of
corporate finance, international and domestic
taxation, and management accounting. He has
worked with the L&T Group in various functions
and his most recent role was with L&T Infotech
where he was the head of finance and accounts for
global operations.
Sunil is married to Asha and they have a son.
Dr. Anant Jhingran has been on the Board of
Persistent Systems from November 10, 2011 to
November 3, 2016 and from November 21, 2017.
Dr. Anant Jhingran received his Bachelor of
Technology degree in Electrical Engineering from
IIT Delhi in 1985 where he was the recipient of the
President of India’s Gold Medal. He subsequently
received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the
University of California, Berkeley in 1990.
Sandeep Kalra
Executive Director and
President, TSU
Sunil Sapre
Executive Director and
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Anant Jhingran
Independent Director
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