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Persistent Systems Limited — Board/Management Information 2019
Feb 11, 2019
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PERSISTENT
NSE & BSE / 2018-19 / 95
February 11, 2019
The Manager, Corporate Services, National Stock Exchange of India Limited Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400 051
The Manager, Corporate Services, Bombay Stock Exchange Limited 14[th ] Floor, P J Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai 400 001
Ref: Symbol: PERSISTENT
Ref: Scrip Code: 533179
Dear Sirs,
Sub: Press Release regarding "Persistent Systems Appoints Christopher O'Connor as CEO Desig,nate"
We wish to inform you that the Company has made a press release dated February 11, 2019 titled "Persistent Systems Appoints Christopher O'Connor as CEO Designate".
The copy of the Press Release is enclosed for your records.
Please acknowledge the receipt.
Thanking you,
Yours faithful.ly, For Persistent Systems Limited Company Secretary
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Encl: As Above
Persistent Systems Limited, Bhageerath, 402, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411016 I Tel : +91 (20) 670 30000 Persistent Systems Inc., 2055, Laurelwood Rd, Suite 210, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA I Tel : +1 (408) 216 7010 · · CIN - L 72300PN1990PLC056696 I Fax - +91 (20) 6703 0009 I e-mail - [email protected] I Website - www.persistent.com
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Persistent Systems Appoints Christopher O’Connor as CEO Designate
Pune, India and Santa Clara, US - February 11, 2019
Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) today announced the appointment of Mr. Christopher (Chris) O’Connor as CEO Designate. Chris will be based in the US, joining the Company on February 25, 2019 via Persistent Systems Inc., our US subsidiary.
Until recently, Chris led the Internet of Things business unit at IBM including roles as its General Manager, Head of Sales and Head of all software R&D. He has been the founding strategist, leader and industry wide innovator of IBM IoT. His prior roles in IBM have centered around building new businesses for IBM such as Systems Management, IBM Commerce and Financial Software, and founding the IBM Smart Cities software and services business. He also has led network hardware R&D in the startup community both exiting and returning to IBM in that tenure.
An alumnus of the Rutgers University, Chris holds a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has 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.
Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Persistent Systems
“As a Persistent customer for nearly 10 years, Chris understands Persistent’s strengths and is wellaligned with the Company’s strategy. With his global exposure, deep knowledge of technology, and vast experience working with large and medium enterprises on their transformation journeys, Chris is ideally suited to lead our Company on its next phase of growth. We're excited to have Chris on board and I look forward to working closely with him in transitioning my CEO responsibilities over the next three quarters.”
Chris O’Connor, CEO Designate, Persistent Systems
“I’ve been impressed for years by how Persistent has evolved to be a differentiated player by partnering with leaders, by building software assets and by delivering business critical software for global clients. I am tremendously motivated, excited and humbled to have the opportunity to lead Persistent on their growth journey. I look forward to working with the team to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders.”
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About Persistent Systems:
Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) builds software that drives the business of our customers; serving software product companies and enterprises with software at the core of their digital transformation.
Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements: For risks and uncertainties relating to forward-looking statements, please visit www.persistent.com/FLCS/
Media Contacts:
Saviera Barretto Jayashree Sridharan Text100 Persistent Systems +91 84249 17719 +91 86696 60091 [email protected] [email protected]
Ken Montgomery
Persistent Systems (US) +1 949 939 5164 [email protected]
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