Iris Global Services, one of India’s leading technology distribution companies, has announced the appointment of Mr. Anil Sethi as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement was formally shared by Mr. Sanjiv Krishen, Founder & Chairman and Managing Director of Iris Global, through a LinkedIn post, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey.
The appointment comes at a defining moment for Iris Global, as the organization recalibrates its strategic direction to align with the rapidly evolving IT landscape. With a strong portfolio representing over 70 global technology brands, Iris has built a reputation as a trusted and innovation-driven distributor across India’s IT ecosystem.
Welcoming Mr. Sethi to the organization, Sanjiv Krishen expressed strong confidence in the leadership transition. In his LinkedIn post, Krishen described the appointment as the beginning of a new and transformative chapter for Iris, highlighting the scale, experience, and strategic depth that Sethi brings to the table. “A name that truly needs no introduction, Anil joins Iris at a defining moment in our journey. With over three decades of leadership across some of the world’s most admired technology organizations, his experience and people-first philosophy uniquely position him to lead Iris into the future,” Krishen shared on LinkedIn.
A Leader with Over 35 Years of Industry Experience
Mr. Anil Sethi is widely regarded as one of the most respected leaders in the Indian IT industry. With over 35 years of distinguished experience, he has held senior leadership roles at global technology giants including IBM, Microsoft, TCS, and most recently Dell Technologies, where he served as Vice President.
Throughout his career, Sethi has been known for driving business transformation, building high-performing teams, and scaling organizations with a sharp focus on customer value and partner ecosystems. His appointment as CEO also marks a bold entrepreneurial chapter in his professional journey, transitioning from corporate leadership to steering a fast-evolving distribution powerhouse. Industry observers see this move as a strong signal of Iris Global’s intent to deepen its relevance in next-generation technologies while strengthening its execution capabilities across markets.
Iris Global: Recalibrating for the Future
Often referred to internally as the “mothership of innovation” within the IT distribution ecosystem, Iris Global has played a pivotal role in enabling technology adoption across enterprises, SMBs, and channel partners in India. From its inception, the company has been an unstoppable force, steadily expanding its footprint, partner base, and brand portfolio. As the industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud adoption, data explosion, and cybersecurity imperatives, Iris is now strategically expanding its focus areas.
According to the company, the next phase of growth will be driven by AI-led solutions, Datacenter technologies, and Cybersecurity, segments that are witnessing accelerated demand across India’s digital economy. In his LinkedIn note, Sanjiv Krishen emphasized that the leadership transition is part of a broader vision to future-proof the organization.
“Today, as the industry evolves, Iris pauses to recalibrate and strategically expand its direction. With focused growth across Artificial Intelligence, Datacenter Solutions, and Cybersecurity, we are preparing the organization for larger possibilities across new horizons,” he stated.
A Strong Leadership Team for Sustainable Growth
With Anil Sethi taking over as CEO, Iris Global’s leadership team now enters a new phase of collaboration and execution. He will work closely with Ms. Kamini Talwar, alongside the existing leadership, to drive innovation, agility, and sustainable growth. The company believes that this leadership combination will enable Iris to scale faster, deepen partner engagement, and strengthen its position as a future-ready distributor in India’s highly competitive IT market. “With Anil’s leadership as CEO, alongside Kamini Talwar, we are confident of building a future defined by innovation, agility, and long-term value creation,” Krishen noted.
Looking Ahead
Sharing her perspective on LinkedIn, Ms. Kamini Talwar welcomed Anil Sethi’s appointment and underlined its strategic importance for Iris Global Services. She said, “We are proud to welcome Mr. Anil Sethi as our Chief Executive Officer at a defining moment in Iris Global Services’ journey.
A name that truly needs no introduction, Anil brings with him over 35 years of distinguished leadership experience across some of the world’s most admired organizations including IBM, Microsoft, Tata Consultancy Services, and Dell Technologies. His strategic depth, operational excellence, and people-first leadership philosophy uniquely position him to lead Iris into its next phase of growth and transformation.”
She further emphasized that Iris, a leading technology distributor representing over 70 global IT brands, has always been an unstoppable force and is now strategically recalibrating its growth with focused expansion across Artificial Intelligence, Datacenter Solutions, and Cybersecurity.
Highlighting the strength of the leadership team, Talwar added that under the visionary guidance of Chairman & CMD Sanjiv Krishen, and with Anil Sethi as CEO, Iris is confident of building a future defined by innovation, agility, and sustainable growth, setting the stage for the next transformative chapter in the company’s journey.
As Iris Global embarks on this exciting new phase, the company has expressed optimism about its ability to deliver greater value to vendors, partners, and customers alike. With a renewed focus on high-growth technologies and a seasoned leader at the helm, Iris is well-positioned to expand its impact and relevance in India’s IT distribution landscape.
The industry will be watching closely as Anil Sethi takes charge, bringing with him decades of experience, a strong execution mindset, and a clear vision for the future.
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