Infosys names Michael Pesch as CEO of consulting arm

Infosys names Michael Pesch as CEO of consulting arm

Infosys on Friday said that it has appointed Michael Pesch as Chief Executive Officer of Infosys Consulting Holding (formerly Infosys Lodestone), with an aim of strengthening its consulting practice.

In this role, which would be effective April this year, Pesch, who has previously served as CEO of Germany-based arvato Systems Group would be responsible for Infosys'

consulting practice in Europe, Latin America and the Asia Pacific Region. He will report to Sanjay Purohit, Global Head of Infosys Consulting. He would also serve as the regional head for the DACH countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).

“Over the last several months, we have reinvigorated our global consulting business, strengthening our team and capabilities,” said Sanjay Purohit, executive vice-president and global head of Infosys Consulting. "Michael's appointment as CEO of Infosys Consulting Holding AG adds to our strong leadership in Europe and will bring new vigour in our global consulting business."