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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
HCLTech and UiPath Partner to Accelerate Agentic Automation for Global Enterprises
NEW YORK & NOIDA, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2025-- HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a global leader in agentic automation, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate agentic automation for UiPath customers globally. The partnership will drive large-scale transformation for enterprises across industries, enabling more intelligent and self-sufficient business process operations that require minimal human intervention. HCLTech will leverage its AI expertise to deploy the UiPath Platform™, enabling autonomous operations in finance, supply chain, procurement, customer service, marketing and human resources. HCLTech will support this partnership with pre-configured AI agents and controls to ensure seamless deployment and scalability. The partnership aims to enhance business agility, optimize workforce efficiency and deliver faster returns on business process automation investments for global enterprises. HCLTech will also establish an AI Lab with UiPath in India to develop Industry Focused Repeatable Solutions (IFRS) and MVPs for the full automation lifecycle, from strategy to implementation and continuous optimization. HCLTech will leverage its global delivery model to support UiPath customers in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. 'As we shift towards a new era with Agentic AI, agentic automation will be critical to provide businesses with the speed and agility to transform operations and unlock new business potential. Partnering with HCLTech allows UiPath to extend the power of its AI-powered automation to enterprises globally, accelerating intelligent transformation at scale. With HCLTech's deep expertise in AI, automation and industry solutions, UiPath customers will benefit from best-in-class implementation and business impact,' said Ashim Gupta, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, UiPath. 'By co-creating next-gen AI-powered solutions with UiPath, HCLTech is setting new benchmarks for agentic autonomous operations that unlock unprecedented efficiency, agility and innovation for enterprises. Our proven expertise in hyperautomation, AI and cloud-first architectures helps us provide industry-specific and advanced automation solutions at scale,' said Raghu Kidambi, Corporate Vice President and Global Head, Digital Process Operations, HCLTech. About HCLTech HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2025 totaled $13.8 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit About UiPath UiPath (NYSE: PATH) is a global leader in agentic automation, empowering enterprises to harness the full potential of AI agents to autonomously execute and optimize complex business processes. The UiPath Platform™ uniquely combines controlled agency, developer flexibility, and seamless integration to help organizations scale agentic automation safely and confidently. Committed to security, governance, and interoperability, UiPath supports enterprises as they transition into a future where automation delivers on the full potential of AI to transform industries. For more information, visit View source version on CONTACT: For more information, please contact: HCLTech Meredith Bucaro, Americas [email protected] Elka Ghudial, EMEA [email protected] James Galvin, APAC [email protected] Nitin Shukla, India [email protected] UiPath Media Contact [email protected] Investor Relations Contact [email protected] KEYWORD: NEW YORK NORTH AMERICA UNITED STATES ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE INDIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL TRANSPORT OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OTHER TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE HUMAN RESOURCES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FINANCE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTERNET ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SOURCE: HCLTech Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/02/2025 10:12 AM/DISC: 06/02/2025 10:10 AM
Hospitality Net
6 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Rachael Harding has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ESAP at Club Med in Singapore
Club Med, the global leader in premium all-inclusive holiday experiences, has announced a strategic restructuring of its Asia Pacific operations, consolidating three existing Business Units into two integrated entities - East & South Asia and Pacific (ESAP) and China - with effect from May 1, 2025. This business transformation reinforces the brand's commitment to deepening regional focus, unlocking new growth potential, and enhancing operational agility in high-priority markets. Designed to align with the distinct business environment in ESAP and China while preserving the collaborative "One APAC" mechanism, this new structure will enable Club Med to solidify its position as one of the most iconic global lifestyle brands and drive the next chapter of growth in Asia. "This move opens a new chapter for Club Med in Asia Pacific. By tailoring our regional structure around the unique strengths of China and ESAP, we are well-poised to accelerate our expansion with a strategic focus. With empowered leadership and a shared glocal vision, Club Med now has even more agility to seize opportunities in key markets and reinforce our position as the worldwide leader in premium, all-inclusive travel," said Henri Giscard d'Estaing, President of Club Med. Accelerated Growth Momentum in ESAP The ESAP region has experienced a robust rebound over the past three years, buoyed by high client retention, new customer acquisition, and increased capacity in regions such as Hokkaido, Japan. With new milestones achieved, including the renovation and extension of Club Med Phuket with the first Family Oasis amongst its Asia resorts; upcoming renovations and enhancements at Club Med Bintan; and the highly anticipated debut of Club Med Borneo in Malaysia, ESAP is primed for significant profitable growth. To capitalise on this momentum, Club Med has appointed Rachael Harding as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly integrated ESAP business unit, encompassing both commercial and resort operations management. She will report to Gregory Lanter, Deputy CEO of Club Med. In this role, Rachael will be responsible for strategically guiding the ESAP business unit through the current evolving landscape. Her focus will be on ensuring a strong customer and brand experience, while driving a profitable growth strategy that solidifies Club Med's leadership position in both established and developing markets within the region. The ESAP Business Unit will see several key appointments: Cindy Beleau becomes Vice President of Revenue Management APAC, leading a modernisation of pricing strategies using digital and AI tools. becomes Vice President of Revenue Management APAC, leading a modernisation of pricing strategies using digital and AI tools. Sandrine Rossi takes on the role of Vice President, Operations and Product, bringing over 20 years of experience in resort operations and strategy. takes on the role of Vice President, Operations and Product, bringing over 20 years of experience in resort operations and strategy. Anastasiya Kulish steps in as Vice President of Japan Resort Operations, with a focus on strengthening Club Med's mountain leadership in Hokkaido. steps in as Vice President of Japan Resort Operations, with a focus on strengthening Club Med's mountain leadership in Hokkaido. Michelle Davies , General Manager Pacific, will expand her remit to include ESAP New Markets. , General Manager Pacific, will expand her remit to include ESAP New Markets. Olivier Monceau adds the Meetings & Events segment to his leadership of Singapore and Malaysia. adds the Meetings & Events segment to his leadership of Singapore and Malaysia. Jerome Ferrie and Arezki Haddad are named Chief Financial Officer and Chief HR Officer respectively. Rachael Harding, CEO, Club Med ESAP remarked, "This business transformation empowers us to scale with greater purpose and precision across the region. With a refreshed leadership structure, a robust resort pipeline and stronger regional integration, we are advancing our ability to deliver elevated, seamless guest experiences. The 2024 results clearly demonstrate ESAP's significant growth potential for Club Med, and we are poised to capitalise on every opportunity this new phase presents." Strategic Realignment in China Club Med has seen tremendous growth in China, which is the brand's second-largest market with over 260,000 guests welcomed in 2024. Since its entry into China in 2003 and the launch of its first ski resort in Yabuli in 2010, Club Med has progressively expanded its footprint—including five Premium All-Inclusive Resorts, four Joyview Resorts and two Urban Oasis properties over the past 22 years. Club Med will remain focused on strengthening its leadership in the Premium All-Inclusive segment, catering to affluent families and active couples while also supporting both outbound and inbound tourism. Andrew Xu will continue as CEO of Club Med China and serve as Deputy CEO of Club Med, overseeing global finance.
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Liberty Tax Appoints Kassie Rangel as Chief Information Officer
DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 28, 2025 / Liberty Tax is pleased to announce the appointment of Kassie Rangel as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective Rangel Kassie Rangel Headshot Rangel brings over two decades of leadership experience driving enterprise technology and business transformation across the insurance, healthcare, and services sectors. She most recently served as Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Servpro Industries, where she spearheaded digital innovation initiatives and strategic technology solutions. Her prior roles include senior leadership positions at UnitedHealthcare and HealthMarkets, where she successfully led cross-functional teams and implemented large-scale systems that improved agility, performance, and growth. 'Kassie is exactly the kind of leader we need at this stage of our journey,' said Scott Terrell, CEO of Liberty Tax. 'She knows how to align technology with business goals, build high-performing teams, and deliver results in fast-paced environments. Kassie brings the mindset, experience, and energy to help take Liberty Tax to the next level.' As CIO, Rangel will lead Liberty Tax's technology strategy - modernizing digital platforms, expanding data and analytics capabilities, and strengthening the company's technology foundation to drive franchise growth, enhance customer engagement, and support operational excellence. Rangel holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from Texas Christian University along with certifications in SAFe Agile and Executive Women in Leadership from Cornell University. She is passionate about cultivating IT talent and fostering a culture centered on innovation, accountability, and execution. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in Liberty Tax's commitment to leveraging technology as a core enabler of business transformation and sustained growth. Contact InformationMarketing Team Marketing Manager 866.871.1040 SOURCE: Liberty Tax press release
Zawya
28-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bain & Company forms global partnership with Palantir to deliver high impact, end-to-end AI transformations for clients
Dubai, UAE – Bain & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, today announced a partnership with Palantir, a leading provider of AI systems. The partnership pairs Palantir's state-of-the-art AI Operating Systems with Bain's deep industry expertise across sectors and its extensive capabilities in strategic business transformation, enabling clients to adopt this technology more quickly. 'At Bain, we are helping clients lead in the era of AI not just with strategy, but with implementation that drives measurable results,' said Chuck Whitten, partner and global head of the firm's digital practices and capabilities. 'This partnership with Palantir brings together our deep industry expertise and transformation experience along with their cutting-edge platforms to unlock end-to-end AI impact. It's a powerful combination, and we're excited to be helping clients accelerate real change.' 'Organizations that adopt our AI Operating Systems fundamentally change their unit economics, often requiring organizing around our technologies. We believe Bain can help our customers accelerate their pace of adoption and as a result, lead their respective industries,' said Sameer Kirtane, Head of Commercial Sales at Palantir. Bain's AI, Insights, and Solutions practice includes more than 1,500 AI, data, analytics, architecture, and engineering experts. This multidisciplinary team combines algorithmic, technical, and business expertise to solve business leaders' hardest problems. This includes machine learning application implementation, business insight delivery, technology architecture and engineering, organizational development, and analytics strategy. The group integrates closely with the firm's industry and capability practices to deliver holistic business and technology solutions. About Bain & Company Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry. About Palantir Foundational software of tomorrow. Delivered today. Additional information is available at
Tahawul Tech
22-05-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
'We're seeing a big shift from AI experimentation to AI at scale.' – Fred Crehan, Confluent
Confluent, Inc. has released findings from its fourth annual Data Streaming Report, which surveyed 4,175 IT leaders across 12 countries, including the UAE. The results make it clear that data streaming platforms (DSPs) are no longer optional, they are critical to AI success and broader business transformation. Looking specifically at respondents from the EMEA region, a majority of IT leaders (86%) plan to increase investments in DSPs in 2025. 'From powering agentic AI to enabling real-time fraud detection, data streaming platforms are quickly becoming the fuel for modern enterprises,' said Rey Perez, Chief Customer Officer at Confluent. 'They are uniquely positioned to address today's most pressing data challenges while enabling innovations that drive businesses into the future.' Across the EMEA region, organisations are embracing AI-powered capabilities at an accelerating pace. Over half (52%) of IT leaders surveyed say they have already established the use of chatbots, copilots, and AI assistants in their operations. AI-enhanced security tools are also gaining traction, with 34% reporting active deployment, alongside 33% who are using AI to improve IT operations. 'In the Middle East, we're seeing a shift from AI experimentation to AI at scale,' said Fred Crehan, Area Vice President Growth Markets at Confluent. 'Governments and private enterprises alike are racing to adopt intelligent systems—but AI without timely, trustworthy data will always fall short. Data streaming platforms are filling this gap, making AI adoption not only faster but significantly more effective.' Why it matters for AI Behind the scenes of the region's AI initiatives, one key enabler stands out: real-time, reliable access to high-quality data. In fact, nearly three out of four (73%) of EMEA respondents say data streaming technology is one of the most important enablers of their ability to harness enterprise data for AI. A further 85% agree that DSPs will become increasingly vital in feeding AI systems with real-time, contextual, and trustworthy data—a requirement that is essential for everything from fraud detection and automation to personalized customer experiences. This strong foundational value is translating into real business results. The majority of respondents report that DSP adoption has had positive impact, either direct or indirect, across several key metrics: 89% say data streaming has enhanced product and service innovation, 83% report reduced business costs and risks, and 83% say it has directly contributed to increased revenue or growth. Time to market is also improving, with 80% citing measurable acceleration. As a result, 86% of EMEA organisations say they will increase their investment in data streaming platforms in 2025, reflecting growing confidence in both the technology and the business outcomes it delivers. When asked to quantify return on investment, 42% of EMEA organisations report achieving 5x ROI or more, while 37% say they have already doubled their investment. Impressively, 7% report seeing tenfold returns.
