New role supports Group’s strategic transformation
The creation of this new role underscores Capita’s commitment to its technology and digital strategy which is a key driver of the Group’s strategic transformation and vision.
Sameer will focus on driving product innovation and delivering scalable and repeatable AI solutions that drive better outcomes for clients and the Group. This will include product strategies, creating comprehensive end-to-end solutions and cultivating hyperscaler and other key partner relationships.
Sameer brings over 25 years of experience in the global technology sector. He joins Capita from Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he is currently Director, Global Solutions and Partnerships, Telco and Edge Strategy, with responsibility for setting and executing the vision, strategy and partner engagements for the Communication Service Provider (CSP) segment. Prior to AWS, Sameer was founder and CEO of Wayz.ai, an AI platform for location intelligence. He has also held senior roles with Comtech, Semtech, Intersil and Texas Instruments.
Adolfo Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, Capita, said: “I am delighted to welcome Sameer to Capita. Technology and AI hold the potential to revolutionise the delivery of many of the services that customers and the public depend on. Sameer will play a pivotal role in embedding emerging and advanced technologies and AI right across our product suite to transform how we deliver for our clients. Our decision to establish the role of Chief AI and Product Officer firmly reflects the growing role of technology within our business and our solutions.”
Sameer Vuyyuru added: “I am extremely pleased to join Capita. There is a huge opportunity to use technology and AI to deliver improved outcomes for Capita’s customers. I look forward to working with Adolfo, the Executive team and Capita colleagues to drive forward the company’s strategic transformation.”
Capita is a modern outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences. Operating across 8 countries, Capita’s 41,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology. We play an integral role in society - our work matters to the lives of the millions of people who rely on us every day.
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