Gurugram, Haryana, India, February 2026 — AHEAD, a leading provider of digital platform engineering and transformation services, has appointed Prajwal UI as Director – People & Operations, India. In this role, Prajwal will lead AHEAD’s people strategy, operational excellence and organizational transformation initiatives across its India operations.
Prajwal joins AHEAD with over two decades of experience spanning human resources leadership, business transformation, and HR technology across global enterprises. He brings deep expertise in talent management, performance and rewards frameworks, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion programs, HR automation and SAP HCM-driven process transformation.
Most recently, Prajwal served as Director – Human Resources at Unisys India, where he played a key role in strengthening talent strategy, driving operational efficiency, and supporting business growth across hybrid and multi-location teams. Prior to this, he spent over a decade at Wipro Technologies as Senior Manager – Human Resources and HRBP Lead for the Telecom Business Unit and the CTO function. During his tenure, he also led HR for one of Wipro’s US acquisitions and program-managed the persons with disabilities (PwD) initiative under the company’s diversity and inclusion charter.
Speaking about his appointment, Prajwal UI said, “AHEAD’s focus on building strong, integrated platforms for enterprises aligns closely with my belief that people, processes, and technology must evolve together. I look forward to partnering with leadership teams to strengthen our people practices, enable scalable operations and support the organization’s growth journey in India.”
AHEAD has rapidly scaled its presence in India since launching its first delivery hub in Gurugram in 2023, followed by the inauguration of a facility in Hyderabad in 2024. The India Center of Excellence (CoE) plays a critical role in delivering high-impact services and solutions to Fortune 500 clients globally. With capabilities spanning managed services, cloud platforms, data protection, automation and ServiceNow, AHEAD’s India team is integral to its global strategy of delivering cost-effective, scalable and transformative outcomes.
Adding further, Sumed Marwaha, Managing Director, AHEAD – India, said, “Prajwal brings a strong blend of strategic HR leadership and operational depth. His experience in managing complex, global workforces and driving transformation at scale will be instrumental as we continue to invest in India as a core delivery and innovation hub.”
Earlier in his career, Prajwal held HR and consulting roles at Infosys Technologies, SAP India, and Comat Technologies. He holds a PGDM in Human Resources and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and is a trained SAP HR functional consultant with hands-on experience in automating and optimizing enterprise HR processes.
AHEAD builds and manages integrated platforms – the digital backbones that power the world’s most successful enterprises. With a consultative approach, deep technical expertise, and a broad portfolio across cloud, data, engineering, and cybersecurity, AHEAD helps organizations accelerate the business impact of technology.
Headquartered in Chicago with a global presence, AHEAD serves over 900 enterprise clients across sectors. The company is Great Place To Work® Certified™, a global benchmark awarded to organizations delivering high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures based entirely on employee feedback.
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