Rajiv Naithani set to lead as Chief People Officer at Persistent Systems

Persistent Systems, a global leader in digital engineering and IT services, has appointed Rajiv Naithani as its new Chief People Officer (CPO) amid a leadership transition. Naithani brings more than 25 years of experience in human resources, talent management, and culture building, having held leadership roles at Infogain, Dassault Systèmes, and Accenture. At Persistent, he will drive the HR agenda across geographies, focusing on building a future-ready workforce, aligning people practices with rapid digital growth, and strengthening leadership development programs. Persistent, known for its expertise in software product engineering and cloud transformation, continues to expand globally, requiring agile HR frameworks. Naithani’s leadership will be instrumental in building scalable systems for talent attraction, learning, and engagement, while reinforcing Persistent’s culture of innovation and inclusivity. His appointment underscores the company’s commitment to ensuring its people strategy evolves in tandem with technological transformation and client demands.