Conduent Incorporated, a digital interactions company appointed Lokesh Prasad as Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific (APAC) with the aim to boost APAC region as priority market involves harnessing the availability of skilled professionals focused on technology and research.

Lokesh’s new role will strengthen Conduent’s global service delivery model by improving focus on regions that have the right talent for the work.

Prasad will now oversee Conduent operations in the Philippines and Malaysia in addition to leading overall growth strategy in India. It was under his leadership, Conduent expanded its market reach to three new Indian locations, namely, Pune, Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam. Ashok Vemuri, CEO, Conduent, says, “APAC is a strategic growth region for Conduent and we are convinced about the potential that it offers. And, Lokesh’s new role will strengthen Conduent’s global service delivery model by improving focus on regions that have the right talent for the work. Under his direction, Conduent, APAC will bring even greater expertise to develop innovative technologies that help us manage digital interactions for our clients.”

Conduent India focuses on streamlining business processes with technical solutions for human resources, outsourcing, litigation, transportation and more. Its operations in Philippines include 8,500 employees and engaged in a range of activities, including finance and accounting services, human resource services and more. Prasad adds, “The APAC region is a major delivery and technology hub for Conduent and they look forward to working with our very talented workforce that will further direct us towards improving Conduent’s innovation and operational excellence.”