Gurugram June 13 (IANS) US-based business process services company Conduent Inc on Wednesday named Lokesh Prasad as the company s CEO for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Prasad who was appointed Conduent India CEO last year will now oversee the company s operations in the Philippines and Malaysia in addition to leading overall growth strategy in India the firm said in a statement.
Conduent said its focus in the APAC region involves harnessing the availability of skilled professionals focused on technology and research.
"The APAC is a strategic growth region for Conduent and we are convinced about the potential that it offers " said Ashok Vemuri CEO Conduent.
Under Prasad s leadership Conduent started operations in three new locations in India - Pune Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.
"Lokesh s new role will strengthen Conduent s global service delivery model by improving focus on regions that have the right talent for the work " Vemuri said.
With a strength of 12 000 employees Conduent India is focused on streamlining business processes with technical solutions for human resources outsourcing litigation transportation workers compensation and more.
Conduent India also plays a critical role in strengthening the company s research and development and technology operating model.
"The APAC region is a major delivery and technology hub for Conduent " Prasad added.

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