Vineet Nayyar, Former Tech Mahindra Vice Chairman, Dies; Anand Mahindra, Others Mourn

Vineet Nayyar's demise has prompted an outpouring of tributes from industry leaders and personalities, recognising his visionary leadership and lasting contributions

Born in 1939, Vineet Nayyar's illustrious career spanned from the Indian Administrative Services to senior positions at the World Bank before transitioning to the private sector.

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Vineet Nayyar, the former Executive Vice Chairman of Tech Mahindra and a stalwart in the Indian IT industry, passed away on Thursday at the age of 85. His demise has prompted an outpouring of tributes from industry leaders and personalities, recognising his visionary leadership and lasting contributions.

In a somber moment for the Indian IT community, Vineet Nayyar, the esteemed former Executive Vice Chairman of Tech Mahindra, breathed his last today at the age of 85. His profound impact on the industry and his legacy as an institution builder garnered heartfelt tributes from across various sectors.

NASSCOM, the apex body for the IT industry, took to social media to express its condolences, stating, "We will always remember the significant contributions of Vineet Nayyar, former Executive Vice Chairman of Tech Mahindra. His visionary leadership and dedication have left an indelible mark on the industry. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues."

CP Gurnani, former MD and CEO of Tech Mahindra, lamented Nayyar's passing, describing him as "one of India's finest leaders" and expressing personal grief at the loss of a mentor and guide.

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, reminisced about Nayyar's pivotal role in shaping the organisation's journey, from his days at Tech Mahindra to the fruition of Mahindra University. Mahindra hailed Nayyar as a "larger than life figure in the Indian Business landscape" and thanked him for his wisdom and friendship.

It saddens me to share the news of the passing of Vineet Nayyar this morning.

Vineet was a larger than life figure in the Indian Business landscape.

A distinguished IAS officer, who then served with the World Bank, he became the first Chairman of GAIL

He then made a hugely… pic.twitter.com/ZLlfzNXJ2K

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 16, 2024

Mohit Joshi, CEO & MD of Tech Mahindra, echoed similar sentiments, recognising Nayyar's profound influence as an institution builder and expressing gratitude for his visionary leadership.

Born in 1939, Vineet Nayyar's illustrious career spanned from the Indian Administrative Services to senior positions at the World Bank before transitioning to the private sector. He assumed the role of Chairman of Mahindra Satyam in 2009, leaving an enduring imprint on the industry.

As the Indian IT fraternity mourns the loss of one of its luminaries, Vineet Nayyar's legacy as a leader, visionary, and friend will continue to inspire generations to come.