MindTree, a Bangalore-based global IT solutions company, today announced that its co-founder and Gardener Subroto Bagchi has been elected as vice-chairman of the company.
The board of directors took a decision to this effect at its meeting on July 20, MindTree said in a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange.
As vice-chairman of the company, Bagchi would lead the efforts in co-innovation in collaboration with its customers. He will also be the chairman of MindTree's Innovation Council, it said.
"Subroto played key role in bringing together the 10 co-founders of MindTree in 1999. During the last 10 years, he has immensely contributed towards shaping the foundation of MindTree, " said Ashok Soota, executive chairman of the firm.
"We look forward to his expanded leadership in creating differentiation that uniquely touches our people, customers, partners and society," he said.
Bagchi will continue in his current role of Gardener where he helps shape future leaders of the firm.
