Som Mittal to lead HP business in APAC

BANGALORE: HP has appointed Som Mittal as senior vice president of HP Services for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ).

Mittal will lead the HP Services business in the Asia Pacific region, with effect from October 2, 2006.

Based in Bangalore, he will continue the focus to drive profitable growth exceeding the market, and operational excellence for technology services, consulting and integration and managed services and will optimize sub regional business portfolios and country organizational structures and practices.

He takes over this position from Siaou-Sze Lien, who retires from HP as senior vice president of HP Services, Asia-Pacific and Japan on September 30, 2006, HP said in a statement.

Tom Lannotti, senior vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific & Japan, said, “In addition to his tremendous industry expertise, Som will bring with him a strong understanding of customers’ requirements from a strategic enterprise services provider such as HP. We are confident that Som’s leadership will build on our strong momentum in this high-growth business in Asia Pacific.”

Mittal has over 31 years of experience, of which over 25 yeas have been in senior management positions. He has over 17 years of experience in the technology business. Most recently – since 2004, Mittal was worldwide head for Application Services Operations and managing director of HP GlobalSoft Limited, based out of Bangalore in India.

Earlier he has worked with Digital Equipment India Limited and Compaq India. In addition, he has played a leading role in shaping the IT industry in India through playing a leadership role in key Industry forums. He has served as chairman, Nasscom.

Commenting on his appointment Mittal, said, “This appointment offers me the opportunity to leverage my experience – within the organization, as well as in the strategic services business – to drive the next wave of growth for HP Services in Asia Pacific.”

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