Microsoft appoints Aparna Gupta as new Global Delivery Center Leader

Gupta joined Microsoft six years ago as the lead for the company's Commercial Software Engineering (CSE). She has contributed heavily to the company's business and oversaw the establishment of the Customer Success Unit. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft has announced the appointment of Aparna Gupta as the company's new Global Delivery Center (GDC) leader. In her new role, Gupta will spearhead customer innovation and delivery excellence.

The GDC arm was established in 2005 in Hyderabad and focuses on deliveries of Industry solutions to Microsoft's partners. It also includes Centers of Excellence (CoE) in app innovation, data and AI, infra and security, and finally, business applications. They also perform delivery management and adoption management.

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Gupta joined Microsoft six years ago as the lead for the company's Commercial Software Engineering (CSE). She has contributed heavily to the company's business and oversaw the establishment of the Customer Success Unit (CSU).

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"I am looking forward to working with the teams at GDC to deepen technical expertise across solution areas and build a strong team culture," Gupta said, on her new appointment.

“We are delighted to announce Aparna’s elevation as the lead of GDC”, said Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia. “Her extensive experience and deep knowledge of Microsoft technologies will help customers plan and deploy future-ready solutions, especially in the age of AI, and maximize the value of their investment in Microsoft. Her leadership will play a vital role in our continued success in the region and globally.”