An Economic Times article reports that Mahindra Satyam has appointed Niraj Vedwa, an experienced IT industry professional with over 26 years of experience as the global head of banking, payments, and cards. Vedwa has over 16 years of experience in BFSI and he will be responsible for growing and supporting existing and new businesses of the company.

Before joining Mahindra Satyam, Vedwa was Director- Global Consumer Banking and member of management board with Temenos AG Switzerland, a provider of core banking and private banking products.

Vedwa’s appointment marks Mahindra Saytam’s focus on strengthening the company’s BFSI business line.

Read the Economic Times report on Vedwa’s appointment here.