CitiusTech appoints Sudhir Kesavan as Chief Operating Officer CitiusTech, a provider of healthcare technology services, solutions, and platforms, on Thursday announced the appointment of Sudhir Kesavan as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately. In his new role, Sudhir will be instrumental in steering CitiusTech towards the execution of its strategic vision and ensuring unparalleled service delivery excellence, the company said in a statement. As Chief Operating Officer, Sudhir Kesavan will assume responsibility for leading CitiusTech’s global delivery organization. This will encompass enhancing practice capability, service delivery maturity, market innovation to drive profitable business growth by collaborating across practices, markets, delivery, and functions. His leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that CitiusTech continues to empower healthcare and life sciences companies with next-gen technologies and solutions. “We’re thrilled to welcome Sudhir to the CitiusTech family at this exciting phase of our growth journey. His expertise in digital innovation, technology-led transformation, and invaluable experience at the intersection of innovation, complexity and scale will play a pivotal role in our aspiration to be at the forefront of shaping the healthtech landscape with a human-first approach,” Rajan Kohli, CEO, CitiusTech said. Sudhir brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having spearheaded digital transformation initiatives for numerous enterprises across the US and Europe. His work involves customer-centric design exploration, resulting in innovative digital products. Sudhir is known for his consultative approach and collaboration with clients. He has successfully facilitated inside-out and outside-in transformations, optimizing technology operations and promoting customer-driven business models for clients. Prior to CitiusTech, Sudhir served as Partner, Advisory – Cloud Transformation, responsible for PwC India’s cloud business. Sudhir also has a rich experience working for large scale IT companies like Wipro and Tata Consultancy Services.
The launched works involve rehabilitating the Galgamuwa Railway Station and upgrading the railway line from Maho to Anuradhapura, including additional tasks. Another project is the second phase of track rehabilitation from Maho to Omanthai (128 kms), funded by a $318 million Indian Line of Credit.
Transport Minister Gunawardena praised the efforts of Indian company IRCON in Sri Lanka and called for more cooperation in the railway sector. State Minister Shantha Bandara and officials from the Sri Lankan Ministry of Transport attended the event.
Railways is a priority for Indian assistance in Sri Lanka, with over $1 billion invested under five Indian Lines of Credit. IRCON has been involved in Sri Lanks since 2009. It has contributed to the modernisation of Sri Lanka Railways by reconstructing the entire railway line network in the Northern Province (253 Km) and upgradation of the Southern line (115 km), as well as improving safety through advanced signalling and telecommunication systems.
Despite Sri Lanka’s debt standstill in April 2022, India’s support under various Lines of Credit has continued.
(With PTI inputs)