Ashank Desai
Chairman & Principal Founder, Mastek Ltd.
Ashank Desai is the chairman and principal founder of Mastek Ltd. and a pioneering figure in India’s IT industry. With over four decades of leadership experience, he has played a key role in shaping the Indian tech landscape. An alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, Ashank is also a co-founder and past chairman of NASSCOM. His strategic vision has guided Mastek’s global growth while also influencing national IT policy. Widely honored for his contributions, he has received recognitions including the Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Bombay and accolades from ASOCIO, CSI, and the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards.
