In this role, Chopra will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives in alliance with banking industry leaders, regulators and partners.

Chopra's appointment reinforces TCS' ongoing strategy of building up global teams of industry professionals with in-depth domain expertise. Chopra has over 20 years' experience in Investment, Corporate and Retail Banking, and prior to joining TCS, was Regional Head Corporate & Institutional Bank of Standard Chartered in India. His new appointment comes after four years as the Head of Business Development in Banking for TCS.

AS Lakshminarayanan, Country Manager, UK & Ireland, stated, "With his extensive experience in the banking sector, Sunil is bringing real expertise to our Banking and Financial Services offering. He will be a driving force in growing the banking practice and propelling TCS to the top of this key sector. Sunil's knowledge of the market, business acumen, and excellent customer relationships mean I have every confidence he will create real value for TCS."

Sunil Chopra said, "I look forward to the challenge of leading a committed and motivated team of 27 financial services professionals to provide superior solutions to our clients, and am confident that TCS will achieve its vision of being at the forefront of the global financial capital market."

TCS' global banking customers include ABN AMRO, Morgan Stanley, and the State Bank of India.