Som Mittal gets extension as NASSCOM President till 2014

CHENNAI: National Association of Software and Services Companies' (NASSCOM) executive council has announced the extension of Som Mittal’s term as president until early 2014. Previously, his term was slated to end next year.

According to the executive council, “Som Mittal is doing an outstanding job in leading Nasscom as president. The executive council of Nasscom has unanimously agreed to extend his term till early 2014, to which Som has kindly agreed.”

In January 2008, Som Mittal took over as NASSCOM President.

Sangeeta Singh, Vice President, NASSCOM, said, “The president’s position is tenure-based. He was appointed for the president’s position in 2008 for five years.”

NASSCOM represents country's $100-billion information technology industry.