Hemant Sachdev, new JMD for online business of Microsoft

New Delhi, Sep 16: Microsoft India Pvt Ltd on Tuesday, Sep 16 said it has appointed Hemant Sachdev as Joint Managing Director for its consumer and online business. Mr Sachdev, who is set to join Microsoft soon, will lead the consumer and online businesses which include consumer software, windows mobile, MSN and the online services and search businesses, a company statement said.

Microsoft has created a new global sales and marketing organisation-- Consumer and Online International (COI) across 22 countries, including India to create a seamless experience for consumers across PCs, phones, and the Web.

He was, till recently, Group Director of the Bharti Group, part of the Chairman's apex team and led the strategic process of driving and maintaining market and brand leadership for Bharti.

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