Modder appointed Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer

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Virtusa has promoted Keith Modder, who was serving as the company’s President, Asia and Executive Vice President, to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Keith has been with Virtusa for 10 years, and in his new role will be responsible for global operations management with a focus on driving efficiencies across our enterprise.

Virtusa also announced that Samir Dhir, who was serving as the company’s Senior Vice President, Global Delivery Head and Head of India Operations, was promoted to an executive officer of the Company under the same title. Samir joined Virtusa in March 2010.

Prior to Virtusa, Samir worked at Wipro Limited for over six years and served in senior management roles. Prior to Wipro, he held leadership positions with Avaya Inc. and Lucent Technologies Inc. in the United Kingdom.

Thomas R. Holler, who was serving as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. Tom has been with Virtusa for 10 years, and in his new role will be responsible for leading and managing the Company’s strategic and business development initiatives.

Virtusa’s Chairman and CEO Kris Canekeratne said: “I am pleased to announce these executive management appointments which will further strengthen our Company. Keith will oversee operations with Samir managing global delivery, quality and service excellence, while Tom will lead our strategy and business development initiatives. I am excited for Tom, Keith and Samir as they assume new and increased responsibilities.”