Publicis Sapient, a digital business transformation company, announced the appointment of Umesh Shiknis as Global Chief Growth Officer. In this role, Umesh will be responsible for leading Publicis Sapient’s global growth team and cross-industry business development teams to drive sales innovation and further expand opportunities for the firm. He will be based in Atlanta.
Shiknis joins Publicis Sapient from Capgemini where he served as a global growth leader, playing an instrumental role in generating multi-billion-dollar bookings across a diverse portfolio of more than 50 companies worldwide.
Previous roles also include industry leadership in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology space at Infosys, where he spearheaded large-scale deals and led his team to successfully identify and secure multi-hundred-million-dollar contracts.
“It’s an unprecedented time for technology and transformation. We are in the midst of a massive opportunity, for us and our clients, and Umesh’s expertise in driving growth by creating deals that connect across capabilities and his passion for innovation are perfect for this moment. He will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve. I’m excited for Umesh to join our leadership team and help shape the future of Publicis Sapient,” said Nigel Vaz, CEO of Publicis Sapient.
“I’m thrilled to join Publicis Sapient and be part of a team that’s leading the way in digital business transformation powered by AI. My goal is to build upon the company’s strong foundation and drive forward strategies that will boost our market leadership and client success. I’m looking forward to working with the team to uncover new growth opportunities and create lasting value for our clients,” said Shiknis.
