New York: Nasscom has launched the US CEO Forum at the Consulate General of India in New York. Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant, has been appointed Chair of the Nasscom US CEO Forum, with Amit Chadha, CEO and MD of L&T Technology Services, as Co-Chair.
The Nasscom US CEO Forum aims to drive forward the India-US technology and innovation partnership by bringing together top Indian-origin CEOs and American business leaders for strategic collaboration across emerging technologies, enterprise growth, policy, and global talent.
The initiative underscores Nasscom’s commitment to building a robust transnational platform that supports innovation-led, inclusive growth through joint initiatives and dialogue.
Bridging Innovation and Policy Between Two Tech Powerhouses
As global economies become increasingly interlinked through digital ecosystems, the Nasscom US CEO Forum represents a timely and strategic move to build on the momentum of India–US technology cooperation.
The forum is conceived as a premier platform for sustained engagement and thought leadership in areas like AI, semiconductors, clean energy, cybersecurity, and future skills.
Key leaders in attendance and part of the Nasscom US CEO Forum include:
- Mohit Joshi, CEO & MD, Tech Mahindra
- Sudhir Singh, CEO & Executive Director, Coforge
- Sandeep Kalra, CEO, Persistent Systems
- R Srikrishna, CEO & Executive Director, Hexaware Technologies
- Angan Guha, CEO & MD, Birlasoft
- Balkrishan Kalra, President & CEO, Genpact
- Pranay Agrawal, Co-founder & CEO, Fractal
- Srinivas Pallia, CEO & MD, Wipro
- And many others shaping the global digital economy.
Speaking at the launch, Rajesh Nambiar, President of Nasscom, said: “The launch of the Nasscom US CEO Forum marks a pivotal moment in advancing the India–US tech corridor. This platform will foster strategic alignment, support innovation ecosystems, and deepen investments in talent, digital infrastructure, and sustainability. We believe this will drive significant impact across both economies.”
Strengthening the Tech Bridge
The event was hosted at the Consulate General of India in New York, with Ambassador Binaya Srikanta Pradhan praising the initiative as a “force multiplier” for India–US technology relations.
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“We are pleased to host the launch of this important initiative,” said Amb. Pradhan. “The Forum will play a critical role in shaping global leadership in innovation and digital transformation, while promoting inclusive economic growth.”
The Forum aligns with the broader Mission $500 Billion initiative, first envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, which outlines an ambitious vision to scale India–US trade and investment. With technology as a key pillar of the TRUST agenda, the Indian tech sector is positioned as a vital partner in realizing shared economic and innovation goals.
From Collaboration to Co-Creation
More than just a dialogue forum, the Nasscom US CEO Forum will serve as a sustained mechanism for:
- Shaping policy frameworks for digital trade
- Promoting cross-border innovation partnerships
- Expanding the future skills pipeline
- Fostering resilient, secure, and ethical digital ecosystems
With the guiding theme “India Tech for America’s Growth,” the forum underscores the role of Indian technology companies as strategic partners in driving digital transformation, innovation, and economic progress in the US and globally.
