MICROSOFT HAS appointed Aparajita Puri as managing director, India & South Asia.
Puri joins the tech giant after over a decade at McKinsey & Company.
In her new role at Microsoft, Puri will lead the Strategic Pursuits Team for India and South Asia, partnering with enterprises on large-scale transformation initiatives, particularly across artificial intelligence, data and cloud adoption.
Confirming the move via LinkedIn, Puri described her time at McKinsey as an incredibly rewarding journey, where she worked with global brands across industries and geographies, building enduring relationships and contributing to long-term business impact. She also acknowledged the mentorship, learning and professional networks that shaped her career during her tenure.
Highlighting the timing of her transition, Puri noted that she looks forward to contributing to business and technology transformation in India, calling it an exciting moment to operate at the intersection of innovation and enterprise growth.
