Virtusa CEO named Business Leader of the Year by US magazine
View(s):Colombo – Virtusa Corporation, a global business consulting and IT outsourcing company, last week announced that the Worcester Business Journal had named its Sri Lankan-born founder Kris Canekeratne one of its Business Leaders of the Year (in the large business category).
“I am delighted to have been named WBJ’s Business Leader of the Year. This recognition is a direct reflection of the dedication and hard work of our global team members and their commitment to our clients,” said Kris Canekeratne, chairman and CEO at Virtusa. “Central Massachusetts has been home to Virtusa since our inception and has provided us with excellent infrastructure and easy access to talent, all key enablers of our growth platform.”
In its announcement, the Worcester Business Journal recognized Canekeratne for his role in driving continued success at Virtusa and for helping transform the IT industry as whole. Over the past eight years, Virtusa experienced significant growth across industries such as banking and financial services, insurance and healthcare under Canekeratne’s leadership. The Worcester Business Journal noted that “As customers shift toward more online and mobile services, Virtusa could be on the brink of another boom.”
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