HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has appointed Sonia Eland as the executive vice president and country manager for its Australia and New Zealand operations, effective from 1 April 2024.
Eland will succeed Michael Horton, who, after nearly 10 years, transitions to a consulting role. During his tenure, Horton played a crucial role in establishing HCLTech as a digital technology services partner in Australia and New Zealand, according to a company release.
In her new position, Eland will report to Swapan Johri, President, Growth Markets at HCLTech, and will be based in Sydney. HCLTech stated, “Sonia brings with her over three decades of experience across a diverse set of industries such as consulting, technology, banking, retail, and travel.”
Before joining HCLTech, she served as the technology strategy and transformation partner at Deloitte Australia.
Eland’s professional background includes roles at organizations like DXC Technology, CSC, Fujitsu, Westpac, and HSBC. She is an alumna of Macquarie Business School and the University of Sydney.
HCLTech, operational in Australia and New Zealand for over two decades, focuses on delivering digital, engineering, cloud, and AI capabilities across various industries. In the current year, the company expanded its partnerships with ANZ Bank, Cricket Australia, and agribusiness firm Elders.
