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Syntel names head of North American sales

September 08, 2014

Information technology service provider Syntel Inc. (NASD: SYNT) appointed Christopher Mason as head of North America sales, effective today.

Mason will lead Syntel's business development efforts, develop strategies for driving growth within the company’s strategic client accounts, and work to identify and acquire new clients in the Americas. These duties were previously handled by CEO and President Nitin Rakesh.

Mason previously was global head of business development for the global sourcing division at information technology services firm Infosys Ltd. (NYSE: INFY), where he pursued deals valued at greater than $50 million and was instrumental in closing several large deals for that company.

Mason held a prior stint at Syntel as the company's Midwest regional sales director from 1996 until 1999.

“We are confident that under Chris’ leadership, Syntel will not only build new lines of business and improve our customer focus, but will also continue our drive toward sustained long-term financial and operational growth,” Rakesh said.