Ashank Desai, is Chairman & MD of Mastek Limited, a Software Services Company, with over 1100 employees, and 6 subsidiaries in US, Europe & Asia and a turnover of around 265 Crores. Founded 20 years ago; Mastek went public in 1992 and also became the first company in India to introduce ESOP to its employees.nnA Bombay University rank holder in B.E. (Mech.) in 1972, he received his M.Tech (Mech.) from IIT, Bombay in 1974. After a 3-year stint as Design Engineer in Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co., Ashank completed his PGDBM from IIM, Ahmedabad in 1979.nnAshank has helped Mastek reach new frontiers of success and gain industry respect, year after year. His leadership role has extended to developing the export markets in Europe and the Asia Pacific for Mastek. PR and HRD are other important areas where he has established innovative practises.
