Persistent Systems Appoints Hari S. Abhyankar as EVP and Global Head
Filing Summary
Persistent Systems Limited has announced the appointment of Hari S. Abhyankar as the new Executive Vice President and Global Head of Private Equity and Professional Services. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the company’s focus on AI-led transformation for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Abhyankar brings over 25 years of experience in strategy, technology, and business transformation. The appointment is part of Persistent’s efforts to expand its services in the private equity sector, leveraging its engineering-led capabilities and AI expertise.
Persistent Systems Limited has appointed Hari S. Abhyankar as the new Executive Vice President and Global Head of Private Equity and Professional Services. This announcement was made on March 20, 2026. The appointment is part of the company’s strategy to enhance its focus on AI-led transformation for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Abhyankar will lead the company’s global strategy and growth in this sector.
The filing does not disclose specific financial terms related to the appointment. However, the role involves significant responsibilities in driving revenue growth, enabling platform modernization, and improving operational efficiency. Abhyankar’s experience is expected to contribute to expanding EBITDA through enhanced value creation and operational improvements.
In his new role, Abhyankar will oversee Persistent’s strategy and growth across private equity investors, their portfolio companies, and professional services organizations. He will work closely with clients to accelerate revenue growth and drive transformation priorities across portfolios. The focus will be on leveraging Persistent’s engineering-led capabilities and AI expertise to support investors from diligence through value realization.
Abhyankar brings over 25 years of experience in strategy, technology, and business transformation. He previously served as a Partner at McKinsey & Company, advising technology companies and global enterprises on corporate strategy and large-scale transformation. His experience includes working with AI-native startups and holding senior leadership roles at Interpublic Group and Digitas, where he focused on analytics, digital strategy, and data-driven marketing.
The appointment was announced on March 20, 2026. Persistent Systems is headquartered in Pune, India, and has a significant presence in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a global leader in digital engineering and enterprise modernization, with a focus on AI-led, platform-driven services.
Persistent Systems is a global services and solutions company specializing in AI-led, platform-driven digital engineering and enterprise modernization. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including software engineering, product development, data and analytics, CX transformation, cloud computing, and intelligent automation. Persistent is part of the MSCI India Index and is included in key indices of the National Stock Exchange of India and the BSE. The company is committed to sustainability and responsible business practices, having achieved carbon neutrality and being named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025 by Newsweek and Plant A Insights Group.