Amid 12000 layoffs TCS forms new AI, services transformation unit in…, appoints new head named as…, who is he?

TCS' current AI and data unit will become a part of this new organisation.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has set up a new Artificial Intelligence and service transformation unit, appointing Amit Kapur as its Chief AI and Services Transformation Officer.

Kapur, who currently oversees TCS’ business in the UK and Ireland, will hand over his responsibilities to Vinay Singhvi, who has been named the new head of that market.

In an internal memo, TCS CEO K. Krithivasan confirmed both appointments. “Vinay takes over from Amit Kapur who is moving into a new role as Chief AI and services transformation officer for TCS globally,” Krithivasan wrote in the internal memo seen by PTI.

What Will New AI Unit Do?

The new AI unit will integrate all the existing teams and capabilities in Artificial Intelligence and work closely with all other horizontal service units, as well as industry business groups.

“Over the last few years, TCS has made major forays on the AI front by scaling our capabilities, reskilling our workforce and deepening our partnerships. To continue to build on our leadership in the fast evolving world of AI, we are pleased to announce the formation of a new AI and services transformation unit,” Aarthi Subramanian, Executive Director, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of TCS, in another internal memo.

“This unit will integrate all our existing teams and capabilities in AI and work closely with all other horizontal service units as well as industry business groups, to scale our impact in this area and enable benefit realisation at scale for our clients,” Subramanian said.

Who Is Amit Kapur?

Kapur will lead the AI unit globally as Chief AI and services transformation officer effective September 1 and will report to Aarthi Subramanian.

Kapur has over 26 years of experience with TCS, and has played several leadership roles across various geographies. 

“He has also built high performing teams, created lasting customers relationships and positioned us as a leader in the industry. I wish Amit all the very best in his new role,” Subramanian wrote. 

(With Inputs From PTI)