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The number of jobs in the management sector is going to rise with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but they will require a different skill set from the present prerequisites, according to Goa Institute of Management Director Ajit Parulekar. Contrary to the popular concern about AI causing a reduction in job opportunities, the veteran business school academician said the challenge before management institutions is to prepare new graduates for the new set of jobs that are going to be created in the near future. "As far as management is concerned, I do think that the number of jobs that are going to be created is going to go far up and outnumber the number of jobs that are getting kind of closed up. "Having said that, it's not the same set of people who will be able to fit in the roles. So the jobs lost will not be going to the same people as they may not have the skill set to be able to get the job," he told PTI in an interview. Parulekar said there would be organisations
Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) on Thursday named Venkatesh Korla, President and CEO of HGS Americas, as the new Global CEO. He will take charge after the retirement of current Group CEO Partha DeSarkar in September 2025, the company said in a statement Additionally, Mahesh Kumar Nutalapati, Deputy CFO since February, has been elevated to the position of Global CFO. Korla brings over 25 years of experience in digital services and customer experience, having led digital transformations and founded Element Solutions, now part of HGS' technology services. "The company is currently evolving to align towards an AI-led future in line with the technology changes in the market and evolving client needs. Venkatesh, with his deep expertise and proven track record of leading digital transformation at scale, is the right person to lead HGS's future growth with a digital approach," Ashok P Hinduja, Chairman of HGS, said. HGS, a business process management firm, employs over 18,000 people acros