Komal Jain, CEO – Americas, Birlasoft [Composite image; source: Birlasoft Limited/DI Studio]

Former Infosys executive Komal Jain has been appointed as the Dallas-based chief executive officer Americas of India-based Birlasoft Ltd., part of the multi-billion-dollar CKA Birla Group.

Jain will lead Birlasoft’s business across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America, and will focus on accelerating growth and strengthening client partnerships, the company said.

Birlasoft CEO and Managing Director Angan Guha said Jain’s “proven leadership, extensive industry expertise, and strong focus on innovation and client success will be instrumental in fueling our growth and unlocking new business opportunities across the Americas.”

“Komal’s appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening our leadership team as we continue to reimagine businesses, harness emerging technologies, and deliver transformative, future-ready solutions to clients on a global scale,” Guha added in a statement.

The company said Jain will also shape its innovation agenda and drive strategic investments to further enhance its market leadership. The new CEO has more than two decades of leadership experience in technology, business strategy, sales, global marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Birlasoft said Jain brings deep expertise in helping enterprises navigate disruption, embrace complex technology shifts, and accelerate innovation.

Jain’s Infosys background

Before joining Birlasoft, Jain was SVP and head of the High-Tech, Media, and Entertainment vertical at Infosys, where he played a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding market presence across fast-evolving industries.

Birlasoft enables next-generation digital transformation via expertise in Cloud, AI, Data, and enterprise solutions. It helps businesses accelerate change with speed, scale, and purpose, delivering ‘future-ready’ solutions that enhance agility, resilience, and customer experience.

Part of the CKA Birla Group and led by Chairman Amita Birla, Birlasoft’s nearly 12,000 professionals drive innovation while building a diverse, inclusive, and learning-oriented culture, the company said.

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