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V. K. Magapu
L&T: Whole-time Director & President (IT, Engineering Services and Corporate Initiatives)
L&T Infotech:
Director
Mr. Vijay Kumar Magapu, Whole-time Director & President (IT, Engineering Services and Corporate Initiatives), Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), is a Director
of Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of L&T.
Under his leadership, L&T Infotech adopted an aggressive business development drive that resulted in key
strategic alliances and the establishment of multiple Offshore Development Centers for global clients.
Mr. Magapu was also responsible for several initiatives to secure quality certifications and assessment
levels that are among the most sought after in the IT industry.
In his capacity as L&T's Chief Information Officer and e-Commerce Officer, Mr. Magapu helped to devise and
implement IT strategies across the Company.
Mr. Magapu joined L&T as a Graduate Engineer Trainee in 1966, and rapidly rose to assume positions of
responsibility in materials management, production planning, design and various functions in marketing.
In 1985, Mr. Magapu took charge of L&T's newly set up Hazira Works and oversaw the development and
expansion of this heavy engineering complex. Later, he was elevated to the post of Executive Vice
President responsible for the Company's power project business before being appointed Chief Executive
of Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd in the year 2000.
An alumnus of IIT, Chennai, Mr. Magapu holds a Masters Degree in Mechanical Science from the University of
Calgary, Canada. He possesses valuable international experience in various roles such as international
marketing, HRD and personnel and technology consulting.
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