Persistent Systems has appointed Ruchi Kulhari as Executive Vice President – Enterprise Strategy and Execution, a move intended to strengthen enterprise execution and leadership alignment as the company advances its next phase of growth. The role will see Kulhari work closely with the chief executive officer and the executive leadership team to translate strategic priorities into defined initiatives with measurable outcomes. The company said the appointment reflects a focus on AI-led, platform-driven services and scaling global operations.

In her role Kulhari will reinforce execution cadence, governance and accountability across the enterprise and lead cross-functional programmes including AI-led transformation and operating model evolution. She will ensure consistent follow-through on key mandates and support alignment with the board, investors and strategic partners while working across business units and functions. The role is designed to enhance leadership alignment and improve the translation of strategy into outcomes across the organisation.

Kulhari brings two decades of global leadership experience in enterprise transformation, organisational strategy and human resources. She joins Persistent Systems from Unisys where she served as senior vice president and chief human resources officer and has held leadership roles at Coforge, Infosys and EXL Services. The appointment was announced from the company’s offices in Santa Clara and Pune as Persistent expands its global operations.

Persistent Systems is a global services and solutions company delivering AI-led, platform-driven digital engineering and enterprise modernisation. The company has over 26,500 employees in 18 countries and is part of key indices including the Nifty Midcap 50 and several BSE benchmarks, and it has achieved carbon neutrality. With 468 per cent growth in brand value since 2020 the company was identified as the fastest-growing IT services brand in Brand Finance India 100 2025 and participates in the United Nations Global Compact.