Anirban Bose is appointed head of Capgemini's financial services global strategic business unit

Capgemini announced on Friday that it has appointed Anirban Bose as Head of its Financial Services Global Strategic Business Unit.

He will also be a member of the Group Executive Board. Anirban succeeds Thierry Delaporte, who has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer for the Group.

Commenting on the development, Capgemini Group Chairman and CEO Paul Hermelin said Anirban's proven leadership of Capgemini's banking and capital markets practice is the epitome of why our Financial Services Business Unit consistently delivers top line results for our clients around the world.

"I have every confidence that Anirban's industry knowledge, relentless enthusiasm for innovation, and keen business acumen will drive our Global Financial Services team to even greater heights," said Hermelin.

Kartik Ramakrishnan replaces Anirban in his previous role of Head of Capgemini's Banking and Capital Markets Business Unit.