Hexaware CEO R. Srikrishna Named Most Promising Business Leader

R. Srikrishna, CEO and Executive Director of Hexaware Technologies, a global leader in IT services and solutions, was honored as the Most Promising Business Leader at the renowned Times Now Asian Business Leaders Conclave 2025 for the third consecutive year. The award therefore recognizes him for being in the center of change in the IT arena, propelling the rapidly growing organization and establishing it as a global AI-first leader.

Srikrishna led Hexaware to a 124.5% increase in brand value over the last four years, according to the Brand Finance IT Services report, which estimates Hexaware's brand value at USD 824 million in 2025. Because of this value growth, Hexaware made its Top 25 Global IT Services Brands debut. His audacious transition to an AI-first strategy catalyzed an industry-wide transformation for Hexaware, with 99% of its employees, including executives, trained in GenAI-on-the-job for scalable enterprise solutions. This prescient approach enabled clients to cut costs, thanks to programs like Brainbox, which unlocked 5,906 employee-driven innovations.

"This recognition is a testament to our collective vision of redefining the future of IT through innovation, inclusivity, and integrity," said Srikrishna. "Our focus remains on delivering transformative value to clients, empowering our talent, and leading the charge toward a sustainable digital economy."

Under Srikrishna's leadership, Hexaware has evolved from a traditional IT services provider to a pioneering force in technology-led solutions. Key achievements include:

• Global Expansion: Expanding Hexaware's reach into fast-growing markets like the Middle East and simultaneously developing talent hubs in cities such as Bhopal, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Dehradun.
• ESG Leadership: 59% renewable energy utilization, a Silver Medal by EcoVadis in 2024, and having 33.5% female representation against a target of 40% by 2030.
• Brand Resilience: A brand value growth of 14% per annum in the year 2024, resulting in an AA+ rating, with a Brand Strength Index of 76.4, which is higher than that of the competitors despite facing geopolitical challenges.
• Return to the Bourses: The company successfully marked a return to public markets with an issue of Rs 8,750 crore, which is the largest IPO by an IT services company in India.

Srikrishna, an alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Calcutta, fuses over 25 years of IT expertise with an avant-garde leadership style. Early in his career, he was recognized as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in Innovation (2010). Propelled by a zeal for innovation and the establishment of new industry benchmarks, Srikrishna has persistently led Hexaware to break barriers in industry standards while offering inclusive growth opportunities.