Mahindra Comviva strengthens global leadership team

New Delhi, India - October 22, 2013: Mahindra Comviva, the global leader in providing mobile VAS and financial solutions, today announced the appointment of Patrick Allainguillaume as the new Global Market Unit Head and part of the management team. The appointment is announced at a strategic time when Mahindra Comviva is aggressively focusing on extending its footprint in Europe and Americas.

Patrick will be responsible for the laying out and implementing the global sales strategy for the company. Ambar Sur, who was earlier heading the Global Market Unit, moves to a new role in innovation and strategic business.

Manoranjan Mohapatra, CEO, Mahindra Comviva said, "I am delighted to welcome Patrick on board as we continue with our growth story. Patrick will be instrumental in consolidating our business across the key regions to achieve the next growth phase."

Patrick Allainguillaume said, "I am excited to be a part of Mahindra Comviva's global leadership team. Mahindra Comviva is well poised to leverage its extensive portfolio of market leading solutions that enrich the lives of over a billion people across the globe."

Patrick brings with him 25 years of experience in Information Technology and Telecom industry. Patrick also has an extensive knowledge in venture capital, business strategy and developing organizations internationally. He has held several executive positions for VAS organizations in Europe gaining acumen in Sales, Customer Services, World Wide Support and operations.