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  • Apexon Appoints Justin Marcucci as President, Bhavesh Mehta as Chief Delivery Officer

    Apexon Leadership

    Ahmedabad: Apexon, provider of digital engineering and transformation services, today announced strategic leadership appointments aimed at accelerating its global growth and delivery excellence.

    Justin Marcucci has been named President, while Bhavesh Mehta joins as Chief Delivery Officer (CDO).

    As President, Justin Marcucci will spearhead Apexon’s global commercial organization, driving revenue growth, customer engagement, and market expansion. Marcucci brings over 25 years of experience in scaling digital-first organizations.

    Previously, he served as Chief Digital Officer and Managing Director at Endava, playing a pivotal role in their IPO and leading large-scale digital transformations for Fortune 500 firms. He also founded Nickelfish, a renowned digital agency acquired by Endava.

    In his role as Chief Delivery Officer, Bhavesh Mehta will lead Apexon’s global delivery operations, focusing on AI-powered engineering, automation, and delivery optimization.

    With extensive experience in managing high-performing global teams, Mehta has held senior positions at Capgemini and Eviden (Atos Group), where he was instrumental in executing transformation programs across BFSI, Healthcare, and other key verticals.

    “We’re excited to welcome Justin and Bhavesh as we continue to scale the company into a global powerhouse of intelligent enterprise engineering,” said Sriniketh Chakravarthi, CEO of Apexon.

    “Their deep domain expertise, leadership vision, and commitment to innovation will play a pivotal role in delivering value to our clients and achieving long-term strategic growth.”

    Marcucci remarked, “Joining Apexon at a time when digital transformation is reshaping industries presents a unique opportunity. I look forward to working with our teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible for our clients.”

    Mehta added, “Company’s vision for engineering brilliance and client-centric innovation is truly compelling. I’m excited to lead the global delivery function and help drive transformation and operational efficiency at scale.”

    The appointments signal Apexon’s continued focus on building intelligent enterprises through advanced engineering, AI-led solutions, and customer-first delivery models.

    About Apexon

    Apexon is a technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and engineering intelligent enterprises.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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