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Ashok is seasoned entrepreneur and a visionary thinker. Over the last 30 years, Ashok has been involved in recognizing impactful discontinuities in the technology business landscape. Apart from Mastech, Ashok also co-founded IGATE Corporation that spearheaded the outcomes-driven IT services model. As the Managing Partner of SWAT Capital, Ashok has been an angel investor in over 50 early stage technology and financial services businesses and takes keen interest in PIPE and Co-investments. Winner of the “E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year” Award, Ashok has also founded Ashoka University in India, a private, nonprofit University offering multidisciplinary courses in liberal education. Ashok holds an MBA from the Ohio University and a Masters in Physics from the Delhi University.

Sunil co-founded Mastech and also led the company as its CEO. Under his leadership, Mastech evolved from a start-up IT staffing firm into one of the country’s leading IT staffing companies and was listed four times by Inc. magazine as the fastest growing company in the U.S., named among the Top 100 Hot Growth companies by BusinessWeek, and recognized in the Technology Fast 50 by Deloitte. In addition to Mastech, Sunil co-founded and till recently was Chairman of IGATE Corporation, which provides a broad range of Information Technology services. With over 34,000 employees on four continents, IGATE has been ranked among the world’s largest leading consulting firms. In July 2015, IGATE was sold to Capgemini of France for over $4 billion. Sunil has also angel-funded over 40 tech startups and has served on the boards of large innovation-based organizations. Sunil has authored articles for a variety of publications such as Business Week, The Wall Street Journal and Information Week.

Vlad is the EVP & Chief Technology Officer, DICK’s Sporting Goods. He joined Mastech Digital as an independent member of the company’s Board of Directors in 2022. He brings to the Board over twenty-four years of technology experience, including senior leadership roles at some of the premier organizations in the world, namely Nike, Disney, and Merck. As the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Mr. Rak is currently leading the company’s technology efforts, including product management, design, and engineering.

Mr. Nayar currently serves on the board of directors of GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL), and Amcor PLC (NYSE: AMCR). He is also a Senior Advisor to McKinsey and Company and serves on the Global Advisory Council of ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE: NOW). Previously, Mr. Nayar served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tyco International, an $10 billion+ fire protection and security company, where he was responsible for managing financial risks and overseeing its global finance functions, including tax, treasury, mergers and acquisitions, audit and investor relations.

Dr. Srinivas Kandula is an author, educator, business leader, and transformative innovator leading strategy and operations at the Centre for Organization Development (CoD), Hyderabad, India. He was formerly the Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini India, responsible for leading the Company’s operations across India and building leadership quotient globally. Previously, Kandula held the roles of Chief People Officer, Executive Vice President, and Member of the Executive Council at IGATE.

Nirav Patel, CEO of Mastech Digital, drives growth through innovation and high-performance teams. With 20+ years of experience, he scaled Cognizant’s Communications and Bristlecone’s AI-led supply chain business.

A CNBC CEO Council and Forbes Technology Council member, Patel holds a computer science degree from Madras University and is an HBS Advanced Management alumnus. Based in Dallas, he mentors young leaders and advocates for STEM education.

Nirav Patel, CEO of Mastech Digital, drives growth through innovation and high-performance teams. With 20+ years of experience, he scaled Cognizant’s Communications and Bristlecone’s AI-led supply chain business.

A CNBC CEO Council and Forbes Technology Council member, Patel holds a computer science degree from Madras University and is an HBS Advanced Management alumnus. Based in Dallas, he mentors young leaders and advocates for STEM education.

Kannan Sugantharaman is the Chief Financial and Operations Officer at Mastech Digital, a leading provider of digital transformation and IT talent solutions. Since joining in April 2025, Kannan has been instrumental in driving enterprise-wide transformation, integrating financial discipline with operational excellence to accelerate Mastech’s evolution into a Data and AI-focused services company. He oversees the company’s global Finance, Operations, HR, Technology Transformation, and Governance functions.

With over 25 years of experience across financial management, business leadership, and operational strategy, Kannan brings a unique blend of strategic vision and execution focus. Prior to Mastech, he served as the CFO of Omega Healthcare, where he led global finance, governance, and investor relations, and spearheaded a multi-year business transformation initiative spanning Sales, Delivery, Finance, HR, M&A, and Technology. Earlier, he held senior leadership roles at Cognizant Technology Solutions and Sutherland Global Services, and began his career at KPMG.

Beyond the corporate realm, Kannan is deeply committed to community development. He plays an active role in grassroots social impact initiatives focused on education, livelihoods, and women’s empowerment, and serves as Director of Community Service (Development) at the Rotary Club of Madras East.

Kannan is a Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

As the Chief Delivery Officer, Jit leads the unified delivery function of Mastech Digital, integrating the combined strengths of Data & Analytics and IT Staffing to deliver increased value to clients at higher efficiencies. Jit has 27 years of experience in various industries and international markets as a Business Transformation leader. Through his leadership, Jit has successfully guided organizations through significant transformations and has established and expanded delivery operations at LTIMindtree, Cognizant, Wipro, and DSQ.

Jit has focused on building lasting connections and strong relationships throughout his career with customers and partners, as well as policymakers and community members. His expertise extends to Digital Transformation, AI, Data and Talent Transformation, and Change Management.

Jit holds an MBA in Marketing from Andhra University and a Bachelors in Technology from Nagarjuna University. He is currently pursuing his PhD (Executive Fellow Program in Management) at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad.

Shipra is a seasoned AI and analytics leader with nearly two decades of experience in building data-driven products and industry solutions. She has led large-scale digital transformation and AI initiatives across global enterprises, having held leadership roles at Bristlecone and Mu Sigma. Her expertise spans AI strategy, data science, and supply chain innovation, with a strong focus on solving complex business challenges through technology. She holds a robust academic foundation in technology and analytics and is recognized for her collaborative leadership and product innovation mindset.

Sandhya is an accomplished HR leader with over two decades of global experience. She has successfully steered the people agenda for fast-growing global capability centers and engineering R&D hubs like Aptiv and Walmart. Prior to that, she held senior HR roles at Cognizant and HCL Technologies, where she led functions including Strategic HR Business Partnering, Talent Supply Chain, Diversity & Inclusion, and Internal Communications. Her strengths lie in partnering with business leaders to align talent with growth strategy and in creating compelling, purpose-driven employee experiences.

She is an alumna of BITS Pilani, holding dual degrees in MSc (Hons) Biological Sciences and Master of Management Studies (Hons).

As the President of Talent Services at Mastech Digital, Sarah Peiker brings over two decades of experience in talent solutions and leadership to the company. Her proven success in driving growth and delivering strategic results have successfully transformed businesses by executing innovative talent solutions across global markets.

Sarah has held senior leadership roles at CRI, ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions, and most recently as CEO of Orion Talent. At Orion, she delivered breakthrough results, including 45% EBITDA growth in a single year and the largest talent solutions deals in the company’s history, while earning multiple industry accolades.

Her global experience includes building ManpowerGroup’s RPO business across Europe and Africa and expanding offshore delivery in LATAM.

Peter is a seasoned business leader with more than three decades of experience driving data and analytics led transformation across banking, financial services, insurance, and fintech. A trusted advisor to C-suite executives, he brings deep expertise in strategy, sales, and go-to-market leadership. Peter previously held senior roles at Informatica, Paradigm Technology, Dorado, and Ellie Mae, shaping industry-leading data management and analytics solutions. He holds degrees in Marketing and Applied Statistics and an MBA in Finance, combining strong commercial vision with technical insight to deliver measurable business impact.

Debasis (Deb) Satpathy is an accomplished business leader with nearly 20 years of global experience across leading organizations such as LTIMindtree, IGATE, Wipro, and Satyam Computers. As the Chief Business Officer for Health Sciences, Deb brings a proven track record in driving market growth, leading high-performance teams, and managing P&L for life sciences businesses. He has deep expertise in Data and AI, leading commercial teams and incubating AI product businesses. Deb holds a Bachelors in Technology from Utkal University and is certified in multiple Data and analytics technologies.

As the General Counsel, Jenna heads the legal as well as the admin functions at Mastech Digital. Jenna has around 15 years of experience including 13 years at Mastech Digital. She was earlier the Corporate Counsel and was also part of IGATE Clinical Research – a former subsidiary of Mastech Digital. Jenna played a key role in the divesture of the subsidiary. Jenna holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Jefferson College. She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and TechAlliance. Jenna is associated with the Faith Formation at Mother of Sorrows as a teacher of kindergarten children.

Jacob Samuel joins Mastech Digital as Chief Business Officer, Consumer and Connected Retail, where he leads efforts to shape clients’ digital transformations through a systematic and strategic lens. He brings deep strategic insight and a proven track record of connecting customer-centric outcomes with business goals, while approaching product development with ingenuity. Jacob has cultivated an innovative problem-solving mindset, combining design thinking, service thinking, and systems thinking to drive meaningful impact.

Kishalay, commonly known as “KG,” is a strategic leader with 16 years of experience across a range of technology roles. He began his career at Infosys, leading engineering and consulting teams, and later joined Mastech Digital as a Principal. Over time, KG progressed through leadership roles to become Vice President of North American Operations, and currently serves as Chief Business Officer, Diversified and Growth Markets, delivering end-to-end business and technology solutions to clients across multiple industries.