Information Technology business veteran Phiroz Vandrevala, a former Director on the Board of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and former chairman of Nasscom has handed away, TCS stated in a put up on X.
He joined TCS in 1982 and served as a key a part of the management staff over the many years, together with serving as Executive Director of the corporate between 2007-2016,” it stated.
“Over his long tenure in the company, he made many significant contributions, including being part of the efforts to take TCS public in its IPO in 2004, opening up new markets, and mentoring a new generation of TCSers,” the corporate added.
As Vice-Chairman and MD of Diligenta, he led TCS’ life insurance coverage and pensions business enterprise to new heights.
“Phiroz also played a larger and seminal role in the growth of the Indian IT Industry, serving on many industry bodies, including as Chairman of NASSCOM, Co-Chair of the Indo-British Partnership, and in representing the industry and country in many other important global forums,” TCS stated.
He was broadly regarded for his service to the business, by leaders within the enterprise group and within the Government, it added.
