Bengaluru: Arjun Malhotra, the pioneer of the Indian IT industry, has been appointed the Board Chairman at Altysys, one of the fastest-growing Technology Services Startups in the healthcare domain. Arjun was cofounder of India’s earliest startup, HCL Group, taking it from a six-person “garage operation” to one of India’s largest Information Technology corporations.
Malhotra, acclaimed for his distinctive insights into the IT industry, was the first leading Indian entrepreneur to relocate to the USA he took over HCL’s US operations (now known as HCL Technologies) in 1989 and grew it to nearly $100 million in annual revenues. He has a long string of entrepreneurial successes. He has served as Chairman of Headstrong’s Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of TechSpan. He is on the Board of Governors of ISB, Hyderabad and IIT (Kharagpur) Foundation.
“I am extremely excited and honoured to have joined Altysys as the Chairman of the advisory board. Altysys has the potential for rapid growth and innovation. Together, we shall drive innovation, foster digital solutions, and prioritize data security, all with a steadfast dedication to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of healthcare,” said Arjun.
Arjun’s contributions to the Indian IT industry were recognized with several distinguished awards, including the Albert Einstein Technology Medal in 2001 and DQ Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. Arjun is presently an Advisor in a number of startups in Education and healthcare verticals.
Overjoyed at sharing the news, Abhinav Mishra, the CEO of Altysys, said, “We are absolutely thrilled that Arjun has agreed to chair our advisory board. His vast expertise will undoubtedly steer Altysys towards unprecedented growth and success. With his guidance, we are poised to revolutionize healthcare technology services and deliver innovative solutions that will transform the industry and positively impact countless lives.”
Altysys, under the able guidance of Arjun Malhotra, will be aiming to accelerate the next orbit of growth. The company is already growing exponentially, where it works with a robust clientele from the Healthcare and Insurance industries to facilitate their data, AI/ML and cloud initiatives, improving patients’ and HCPs’ outcomes.