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Microsoft appoints Hemant Sachdev as MD

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NEW DELHI, INDIA: Microsoft India announced the appointment of Hemant Sachdev as the Joint MD for its consumer and online business. Microsoft has created a new global sales and marketing organization, known as Consumer and Online International (COI) across 22 countries, India being one of them, to create a seamless experience for consumers across PCs, phones, and the web. Sachdev, who is set to join Microsoft soon, will lead the consumer and online businesses which includes consumer software, windows mobile, MSN and the online services and search businesses.

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Sachdev comes to Microsoft with over 20 years of varied experience in managing operations, retail and strategic marketing. He was, till recently, Group Director of the Bharti Group, part of the Chairman’s apex team and led the strategic process of driving and maintaining market and brand leadership for Bharti.

Ravi Venkatesan, Chairman, Microsoft India, said, “Hemant brings with him the right blend of experience and innovation in the consumer space. As a company we are renewing our focus and aligning our resources to deliver a great end-to-end consumer experience. I am sure Hemant’s vast experience and great consumer insight will help us scale new heights.”

Speaking about his appointment, Sachdev said, “I am incredibly excited to be part of Microsoft—one of the most powerful brands in the world. This is an exciting time for the company and I am looking forward to being part of the team that will help Microsoft India realize its true potential in this space.”

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