HCLTech CEO says AI marks a new turning point and calls for continual reinvention

Marking ten years as chief executive of HCL Technologies, C Vijayakumar posted on LinkedIn that artificial intelligence is creating a new inflection point for the IT services industry. He asserted that the companies that will thrive are those willing to continuously reinvent, rather than simply the largest firms. Vijayakumar recalled a decade of rapid change, noting how HCLTech grew to more than 225,000 employees, entered new markets and built strong client relationships.

While acknowledging the firm’s achievements, he stressed that culture, values and people are the core of lasting success. On leadership, he said the role is less about having all answers and more about posing insightful questions, welcoming challenges, and enabling teams to deliver their best work. He concluded that the best of HCLTech lies ahead, driven by ongoing reinvention.