Shankar Narayanan named Top Asian in UK Tech
Shankar Narayanan, Head of UK & Ireland for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was last night (13th June 2016) honoured with the Chairman’s Award at the launch of the official list of the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech 2016. He was presented with a trophy by Nikhil Rathi, CEO, London Stock Exchange plc & Director of International Development, London Stock Exchange Group; Dilip Joshi MBE, Chairman of Diversity UK and Lopa Patel MBE, curator of the list.
Dilip Joshi MBE, Chairman of Diversity UK said: “As we celebrate the vibrancy and growth of the UK’s tech sector with the dawn of $1 billion valuations for some of our Top 5 startups, it is easy to overlook the one company that already has a revenue of more than a $1 billion – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) UK. Founded in 1975, TCS serves 38 of the FTSE 100 companies, and makes a significant contribution to the UK economy. The Chairman’s Award pays tribute to the man who has successfully led and grown the UK business since 2011, Shankar Narayanan.”
Shankar Narayanan, Head of UK & Ireland, TCS said: “I am honored to be recognised amongst so many talented peers in the technology industry. The Asian community is becoming increasingly represented in all areas of business and in the technology field there are many real stars emerging, not just from large companies but also from start-ups and up-and-coming tech brands. One of my goals is to make sure we’re nurturing the skills of the next generation of technology leaders and if my story can help inspire people to pursue a career in this field, I’d be delighted.”
Nikhil Rathi, CEO, London Stock Exchange plc & Director of International Development, London Stock Exchange Group said, “As a Group we value and understand the power of diversity as a driver for development and innovation. And this is undoubtedly reflected in the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech awards, which I’m honoured to support. What is evident from the awards is the exceptional talent represented across the UK tech sector, further enhancing the UK’s status as a world leading technology hub.”
The official list of the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech 2016 was launched on June 13th in association with NewAsianPost.com and hosted in Central London by Diversity UK, EMF, KPMG, Wayra UK. It took place at a reception immediately after the inaugural Diversity Tech Summit and one week before the second London Technology Week celebrating London as a global powerhouse of tech innovation.
By highlighting the ground-breaking business models, apps, funding and support networks being created by Asian digital entrepreneurs, the list addresses the perceived lack of diversity in the tech sector and showcases the wealth of talent that is currently growing the British tech scene. The evening also saw a panel of eleven judges selecting the top five investors, start-ups, education & business-to-business technologists and women.
Bina Mehta, KPMG Partner leading engagement with next generation of Asians added : “KPMG is proud to be supporting the Diversity Tech Summit and the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech list. Diversity is a key element of any successful business community and it is important that we celebrate the successes of Asian entrepreneurs, influencers and leaders in the tech sector and the vital job they do as role models to the younger generation of Asians in the UK.”
The Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech list, NewAsianPost.com and Diversity UK are the brainchild of the digital entrepreneur Lopa Patel MBE who has long been recognised as an evangelist for STEM and the tech industries in the UK. Lopa promotes enterprise and skills development, is a prominent advocate for more diversity in the field and in 2015 was the first Asian woman to receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion.
About Shankar Narayanan
Head UK, & Ireland – Tata Consultancy Services
Shankar Narayanan is the Head for UK, & Ireland at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a role he has held since 2011. Shankar joined TCS in 1993 and has been with company for over 20 years, working with several of the top global 500 firms in consulting, advisory and leadership roles handling operations and management portfolios working in India, US, UK, Sweden and the Netherlands. He graduated from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, India in 1993, with an integrated Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics and Master’s degree in Physics.
About Tata Consultancy Services in the UK
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global business, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS is one of the country’s leading digital employers with offices in more than 30 UK locations, including London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Ipswich, Norwich, Peterborough and Liverpool. These sites help to deliver digital projects for more than 150 TCS customers in the UK, including Boots, BT, Diageo, National Grid, Nationwide, NEST, Marks & Spencer, Thames Water and Virgin Atlantic.
