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  • Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman Joins BETSOL After Stints at IBM, Lenovo and Wipro

    Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman

    Bengaluru: BETSOL has appointed Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as the global technology consulting and software development company prepares for its next phase of growth.

    Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman will lead BETSOL’s finance function, bringing more than 24 years of finance leadership experience with global technology companies, including Tietoevry, Wipro, IBM, Lenovo, and HP.

    The appointment comes as BETSOL expands its operations to address growing enterprise demand for artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital transformation.

    The company is also strengthening its global presence through client and partner engagements and its position as a Claude Select Partner.

    BETSOL is a global technology consulting and software development company that delivers AI and automation solutions, digital transformation services, and custom software for enterprises.

    It also develops Zmanda Pro, a backup, recovery, and data resilience platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and mid-market organisations.

    As enterprises increasingly move AI applications from pilot projects into everyday business operations, BETSOL is expanding its capabilities to address this demand.

    Its partnership as a Claude Select Partner is part of this expansion, alongside growing engagements with clients and partners across global markets.

    Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman brings over 24 years of global finance leadership experience

    Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman brings more than 24 years of experience in finance leadership roles across some of the world’s leading technology companies, including Tietoevry, Wipro, IBM, Lenovo, and HP.

    During his career, he has played a key role in establishing a new company following a major acquisition. In his capacity as CFO, he took end-to-end responsibility for financial restructuring and integration.

    Shyam began his professional career in 2001 at Ocwen Financial Solutions, where he worked in investor reporting. He subsequently joined HP Global Operations as a Financial Analyst.

    In 2004, Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman moved to IBM’s Personal Computing Division. Following IBM’s sale of the division, he transferred to Lenovo, before returning to IBM later in his career as General Manager, Finance.

    During his tenures at IBM and Lenovo, he worked closely with business heads who held full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility.

    His responsibilities included financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting and forecasting, as well as deal evaluation and pricing.

    Leadership experience at Biocon, Wipro and Tietoevry

    Following his experience at IBM and Lenovo, Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman went on to lead finance and accounts at Biocon. He subsequently handled finance operations at Wipro, overseeing functions across payables, receivables, and monthly financial closing.

    Most recently, he spent nearly nine years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of EVRY, which was part of Nordic technology group Tieto.

    At EVRY, Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman oversaw several key financial and operational functions, including operations, treasury, audit, and financial planning.

    With his experience across global technology businesses, financial restructuring, acquisitions, and operational finance, Shyam Sundar Pattabiraman will lead BETSOL‘s finance function as the company enters its next stage of growth.

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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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