Capgemini to leverage India talent base to develop assets, says COO

Thierry Delaporte says that the move is to leverage the strength of its India unit to the maximum and take the same strategy to other markets

French IT services and consulting major Capgemini, which recently announced a new set of leaders for its India unit, including the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO), is betting big on the country as an innovation and talent hub. The company’s Group Chief Operating Officer THIERRY DELAPORTE tells Debasis Mohapatra that the move is to leverage the strength of its India unit to the maximum and take the same strategy to other markets. Edited excerpts: 

How is the demand environment for Capgemini amidst increasing protectionism from the US and Brexit fears?

The market is good for us. This a