Cybage Taps Veteran Leader to Drive AI-Fueled Global Expansion Strategy

PUNE, India – January 27, 2026 – Cybage Software, a global technology consulting and product engineering firm, has announced the appointment of Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy as its new Global President. The move is a significant strategic step for the company, signaling an aggressive push to scale its operations, deepen client impact, and fortify its digital, data, and AI capabilities on a global stage.

Krishnamoorthy, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in building and scaling technology businesses, joins Cybage at what the company describes as a pivotal moment. The appointment comes as the Pune-based firm, with an annual revenue of approximately $300 million and over 7,500 employees, seeks to accelerate its growth trajectory and solidify its position in a fiercely competitive market. The company is betting on Krishnamoorthy's leadership to navigate its next phase of evolution, focusing on technology-driven differentiation and disciplined market expansion.

A New Era of Leadership

For over 30 years, Cybage has built a reputation for outsourced product engineering, serving over 250 active clients across industries like media, travel, healthcare, and fintech. However, the appointment of a Global President with Krishnamoorthy's profile indicates a deliberate shift beyond its established foundation toward a more expansive future.

Arun Nathani, CEO and Managing Director of Cybage Software, emphasized the strategic importance of this hire. "Cybage is at a significant point in its evolution, with a clear mandate to scale while continuing to deliver measurable value to our clients," Nathani stated. "Badhri brings a rare combination of strategic clarity, operational precision, and deep expertise in building technology-led businesses at scale. His leadership will be instrumental as we sharpen our focus on non-linear expansion, differentiated capabilities, and disciplined execution."

This focus on "non-linear expansion" suggests a strategy that moves beyond simply adding more people to increase revenue. Instead, it points toward leveraging technology, intellectual property, and strategic partnerships to create exponential growth, a domain where Krishnamoorthy has a proven track record.

The Digital-First President

Krishnamoorthy's extensive background makes him a prime example of the 'Digital President'—a new breed of leader whose expertise is deeply rooted in digital transformation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. Before joining Cybage, he spent 24 years at Cognizant, where he held senior leadership roles, including Chief Strategy Officer for key business units. During his tenure, he was instrumental in growing a global business portfolio to over $850 million and building a high-growth digital and technology services organization valued at over $1.3 billion.

His experience in incubating and expanding complex technology businesses is directly aligned with Cybage's current ambitions. Speaking on his new role, Krishnamoorthy acknowledged the company's strong footing. "Cybage has built a strong foundation of engineering excellence, delivery discipline, and deep client trust," he said. "The opportunity ahead is to scale these strengths globally by incubating and expanding the right capabilities and consistently delivering measurable outcomes for clients. My focus will be on accelerating growth while preserving the culture and execution rigor that make Cybage distinctive, as we shape the next phase of the company's journey."

His emphasis on "measurable outcomes" resonates with a market where clients are no longer just seeking outsourced labor but strategic partners who can deliver tangible business results. A Forrester Consulting study previously highlighted that Cybage's proprietary engineering framework could accelerate client revenue by 15-19%, a testament to the data-driven approach the company aims to scale under its new president.

Navigating a Competitive AI-Driven Market

Krishnamoorthy's appointment is timed perfectly to address the seismic shifts occurring in the technology consulting landscape. The global engineering services outsourcing market, valued at over $3 billion in 2025, is projected to surge to nearly $22 billion by 2034, fueled by an insatiable demand for digital engineering and AI-powered solutions. Cybage operates in a crowded field with top competitors like UST, Mindtree, and Happiest Minds, making differentiation a critical priority.

AI and data are at the heart of this transformation. Companies across all sectors are seeking to embed intelligence into their products and operations, and they expect their technology partners to lead the way. Cybage has already laid groundwork in this area with its proprietary AI-first workforce management platform, Excelshore, and a recent partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate enterprise adoption of Generative AI.

Krishnamoorthy’s deep expertise in building AI and data-led businesses is expected to supercharge these efforts. His mandate will likely involve not only enhancing Cybage's service offerings but also fundamentally changing how the company engages with clients—moving from a service provider to a strategic innovation partner. This involves navigating significant challenges, including the rapid pace of technological change, intense competition for skilled talent, and the need to integrate cutting-edge solutions with clients' legacy systems. Successfully steering through these challenges while capitalizing on the massive market opportunity for digital transformation will be the true test of this new leadership.