Harsh Chugh will take on an expanded role as Global Head of Practices, Corporate Development and Administration. In this new role, he will lead Kyndryl’s Global Practices, effective immediately, and will lead Corporate Development beginning May 1. Country practices will continue to operate with the same reporting structure as they do today. Chugh will integrate the practices and corporate development agenda for future growth with a focus on leveraging the combined and holistic value the practices provide customers, while maintaining a flat structure. As Kyndryl’s Chief Operating Officer, Chugh has transformed the company through the successful transition services agreement (TSA) exit and solved tough commercial challenges. Chugh will continue to own all aspects of operations for Kyndryl.
Farhaz Thobani will become Chief Administrative Officer, responsible for Kyndryl’s operations, real estate, quote to cash and procurement, effective immediately. As President of Kyndryl Canada, Thobani transformed Kyndryl’s Canadian business while fostering a highly engaged team. Under his leadership, the team has strengthened customer relationships, elevated Kyndryl’s brand presence and laid a robust foundation for sustained growth in Canada.
Paul Savill will become, effective immediately, Global Practice Leader, Cyber Security and Resiliency, Network and Edge, which is a newly combined Global Practice that reflects the integrated way customers view and purchase network and security offerings. Previously, as Global Practice Leader for Network and Edge, Paul has been a senior leader at Kyndryl since it became an independent company and has transformed the Network and Edge Practice to focus on growth and innovation while building a strong, experienced team. He will bring together these two teams of experts to provide customers with a unified set of capabilities and support.
Ivan Dopplé has decided to retire following a distinguished career at Kyndryl. After building and leading Kyndryl operations during its transition to an independent company, Dopplé has led its Digital Workplace Services (DWS) Global Practice. Dopplé has been instrumental in establishing Kyndryl’s eminence in the DWS space, driven by a deep passion for customers and keen industry insights. Dopplé has also been an advocate for the company’s culture, including his leadership as the Executive Sponsor for KIN True Ability. He will remain at Kyndryl until July to transition with his successor and work on projects focused on advancing the company’s growth.
Michael Przytula will join Kyndryl on January 19 as Global Practice Leader, Digital Workplace. Przytula brings almost 30 years of experience leading and delivering Digital Workplace and Service Desk services for global customers at Accenture, Dell and HP. He has spent his career in this space, working across every role in the practice and brings a global perspective shaped by living and working in Australia, Asia and the United States.