L&T Infotech appoints Sanjay Jalona as MD and CEO

Larsen and Toubro today said it has appointed former Infosys executive Sanjay Jalona as the Managing Director and CEO of its IT arm, L&T Infotech.

Jalona will operate out of L&T Infotech's office in New Jersey, USA.

His appointment adds thrust to L&T Infotech's plans to boost profitable growth and strengthen its presence in the Americas, Europe, GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries and the Far East, the company said in a statement.

"He has also been inducted as a Director on the board of L&T Infotech," it added.

Prior to joining the country's sixth largest IT services firm, Jalona was with Infosys as executive vice-president and global head of High-Tech Manufacturing and Engineering Services.

During his 15-year stint with Infosys, he has held senior leadership positions across the US, Europe and India.

"Our clients are seeking smarter and more intelligent solutions. We believe that Sanjay has the ability to solve these challenges and the experience to take L&T Infotech to the next level," L&T Group Executive Chairman A M Naik said.