NXTDIGITAL appoints new Chief Technology Officer

NXTDIGITAL, the digital media division of Hinduja Global Solutions, has named Jaydeep Sampat as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). 

Sampat brings over 30 years of experience in the communications industry to his new role. At NXTDIGITAL Media Group, he will oversee technology functions across broadband, digital television, and enterprise solutions. 

His responsibilities will include leveraging new technologies to launch new products and optimise existing solutions. He will also collaborate with the group's extensive pan-India broadband and television franchisee network to develop products that meet market demands. 

Before joining NXTDIGITAL, he served as the CTO at Tikona Infinet for over a decade. There, he established multi-site operations, managed nationwide IT infrastructure, and led teams to deliver customized solutions for retail and enterprise customers. He has also been part of core technology teams at Sify, Hughes Tele.com, and Rolta. 

Vynsley Fernandes, Whole-time Director at HGS and head of the media group, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sampat to Hinduja Global Solutions and the NXT Media Group. His domain experience with both retail and enterprise customers and driving technology for products and bespoke solutions, aligns perfectly with our company's vision for the future. We look forward to the exciting journey ahead with him leading technology and delivering delightful products and solutions for our customers”. 

Commenting on his new role, Sampat said, “I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business transformation and am committed to aligning technology with business goals to achieve optimal performance and resilience. I look forward to collaborating with teams and partners at NXTDIGITAL and utilising all my learnings to build the next level of technological success for what is easily one of India’s premier digital solutions groups”.