3i Infotech announces Ranjit Balakrishnan as Global Chief Sales Officer

3i Infotech Limited has recently appointed Ranjit Balakrishnan for the position of global Chief Sales Officer (CSO). As an industry veteran, Ranjit brings with him experience in propelling revenue growth and elevating business value. In his new role, he will be entrusted with overseeing the sales operations of the company on a global scale. His primary focus will revolve around driving the adoption and implementation of 3i Infotech's cutting-edge digital solutions, which encompass Cloud, Digital IMS, Edge Computing, AAA, and Future Tech.

In his current role as a global CSO at 3i Infotech, Ranjit is responsible for formulating and executing sales strategies that align with the company’s goal of becoming a billion-dollar organization by 2030. By identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities in North America, Europe (including the UK), APAC, and MEA markets, he aims to expand 3i Infotech’s presence globally while simultaneously strengthening its stronghold in India.

With over 30 years of varied experience in the technology space, he has worked at global tech hubs of Singapore and the San Francisco Bay Area for a large part of his career. Ranjit has held several strategic positions ranging from heading sales, and delivery to running a full-fledged business unit, with some of the big technology companies in India and globally. He started his career in the late ’90s with Satyam Computer Services Limited, now Tech Mahindra, and eventually progressed to leadership roles.

Ranjit’s professional background includes significant positions at renowned companies such as Cognizant Technology, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro Technologies, Sasken Communications, Mindteck, and Calsoft. These roles have enabled him to develop a deep understanding of client management, global account partnerships, digital platforms, and sales strategy. 

Commenting on the appointment, Thompson P. Gnanam, Managing Director & Global CEO, of 3i Infotech said, “Over the last few years, we have brought in some of the sharpest minds and passionate technocrats into our organization at senior levels to shape the course of this organization. Ranjit, we believe is part of the strategic and visionary team we are creating at 3i Infotech. I’m excited about his joining us at this opportune time with the organisation poised for accelerated growth. His deep expertise in IT domains such as Product Engineering, AI, IT Services, Internet of Things (IoT) and Analytics is extremely valued, particularly as customers globally look at 3i Infotech as a digital transformation partner to revolutionize their businesses.”

Speaking about his new role, Ranjit Balakrishnan, Global Chief Sales Officer, of 3i Infotech said, “I’m extremely delighted to join the vibrant team of 3i Infotech and be engaged in an incredible journey of intrapreneurship, intuition, and innovation. We are witnessing significant growth this year and I look forward to continuing to build on this momentum by expanding to other geographies and focusing on manufacturing, retail, and other sectors apart from BFSI. We have invested in startups that look at new business models aiming to be future-ready and plan to monetize and build on strategic investments made by 3i Infotech in the business narrative of cloud-first, digital inside cognitive-powered, and edge-ready solutions.” 

Ranjit holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the prestigious Bharathidasan University and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Bharathiar University. This impressive academic background perfectly complements his extensive practical experience. As a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast, he actively stays abreast of the latest technological advancements and their profound impact on the industry.