JK Tech names former HCLTech exec as president & CEO

JK Tech, a player in the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and data transformation services, announced the appointment of Sameer Nagpal as its new President and CEO. Aloke Paskar, the current President and CEO, moves to the company’s advisory board, the company said in a statement.

This move comes as JK Tech aims to transform businesses with its Generative AI platform, JIVA (its flagship platform), and drive innovation across the retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and financial services industries.

With over 25 years of experience in the US market, Nagpal brings a proven track record of driving revenue growth through consultative selling, digital transformation, and cloud enablement. He has spent a decade and a half in HCLTechnologies pursuing various tech leadership roles in the Indian IT services company. Prior to joining JK Tech, he worked with InfoVision Inc., heading the company’s retail, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences.

An engineering graduate in production and industrial engineering from Jodhpur and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, Nagpal’s expertise and strategic vision aligns perfectly with JK Tech’s focus on delivering scalable, AI-driven solutions powered by strong partnerships with hyperscalers.

Under his leadership, JK Tech is set to expand its market footprint during a pivotal time in the GenAI era. His role will emphasise leveraging JIVA to unlock data-driven insights and create transformative value for clients. By harnessing the power of GenAI and JK Tech’s industry-focused approach, Sameer aims to shape the next chapter of the company’s success, the company statement said.

Paskar said that Nagpal’s exceptional leadership, deep industry relationships, and ability to foster innovation make him an ideal partner for JK Tech’s next phase of growth and innovation. “Nagpal’s expertise will play a pivotal role in enhancing our US market presence and driving transformative outcomes for our clients in the Gen AI era, establishing JK Tech as a unique platform-driven services company in the disruptive world of AI,” he added.

Notably, in February, Noida-based Jay Kay Enterprises (JKE), a player in high-precision manufacturing for the Defence and Aerospace sector, including advanced digital printing capabilities, acquired a majority stake in JK Tech. The company said that the strategic acquisition strengthens JK Tech's position in the Artificial Intelligence space, enabling it to expand into new industries and accelerate innovation.