Gurugram: AHEAD, a provider of digital platform engineering and transformation services, has announced the appointment of Prajwal UI as Director – People & Operations, India. In his new role, Prajwal will lead AHEAD’s people strategy, operational excellence, and organizational transformation initiatives across its India operations.
Prajwal brings over two decades of experience spanning human resources leadership, business transformation, and HR technology across global enterprises. His expertise includes 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 more than 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 expanded its footprint 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 central to its global strategy of delivering cost-effective, scalable, and transformative outcomes.
Commenting on the appointment, 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.
