Sumit Priyani has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Hitachi Digital, where he will oversee technology responsibilities across Hitachi Digital Services and GlobalLogic. He will focus on supporting the organisation’s technology strategy and strengthening enterprise technology, IT infrastructure and digital operations.
Priyani brings extensive experience in technology leadership, global IT operations and infrastructure management. His appointment comes with responsibilities spanning multiple businesses, where his expertise will support technology capabilities and operational efficiency across the organisation.
Before joining Hitachi Digital, Priyani served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at EXL in the United States. During his tenure, he also held the position of Vice President and Global Head of Technology, along with leadership responsibilities across technology infrastructure services and IT service management.
His career includes several technology leadership roles across major organisations. He previously worked as Head of Technology at Capgemini, formerly iGate Patni, and as Assistant Manager – Technology at Genpact. He began his career as a Systems Engineer at NIIT Limited.
Over the years, Priyani has developed experience across enterprise technology, infrastructure management, IT service delivery and global technology operations. His background spans both strategic technology leadership and the management of large-scale IT functions.
At Hitachi Digital, his role will bring these areas of expertise to the organisation’s broader technology ecosystem, supporting its digital operations and technology priorities across Hitachi Digital Services and GlobalLogic.
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