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Persistent Systems COO quits Mumbai, Aug 7 (PTI) Mid-tier IT services player Persistent Systems on Thursday said its chief operating officer Dhanashree Bhat has quit to pursue opportunities outside the company.
It also announced the elevation of Jaideep Dhok as the COO-Technology from August 12, as per an official statement.
* * * * ManipalCigna Health Insurance elevates Joydeep Saha as MD & Chief Executive ManipalCigna Health Insurance on Thursday elevated Joydeep Saha as its managing director and chief executive.
The appointment of Saha, who has previously served as the actuary and chief officer, actuarial, product, reinsurance, group underwriting and analytics, has received regulator Irdai's nod, a statement said.
* * * * Godrej Enterprises Group on Thursday said it has helped upgrade an anganwadi school in Maharahstra's Raigad district in association with local government and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).
The school in Tambati, Khalapur is designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and well-equipped environment for children under 6 years and expected to benefit approximately 50 children, 30 pregnant women, more than 50 lactating mothers and about 100 families annually, as per a statement.
* * * * Infomerics Valuation and Rating on Thursday announced the appointment of Rohit Inamdar as its chief rating officer from August 1. Inamdar has worked with larger rivals Icra, Care and Crisil earlier, a statement said. PTI AA MR
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