Deepa Nagraj serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head for ESG, Sparkle Innovation Ecosystem, and Communications at Mphasis. In this role, she leads a broad portfolio spanning innovation, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, public relations, public affairs, investor and legal communications, employee and community relations, and global corporate communications.

Deepa has built the innovation, ESG, and communications practices at Mphasis from the ground up, leading a global team of experts and collaborating with universities, government trade organizations, startups, PR agencies, and digital partners. Her expertise lies in developing integrated communication strategies that align with organizational goals and in executing high-impact campaigns across traditional and digital platforms—covering areas such as M&A, technology, regulatory issues, corporate citizenship, and macroeconomic developments.

She also drives government and industry relations, serving on advisory boards including the Canada-India Business Council (CIBC), India Canada Business Chamber (ICBC), AMCHAM, NASSCOM, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Deepa is an active member of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and the CII Indian Women Network (IWN) Karnataka.

As the ESG Head, Deepa develops and oversees policies and initiatives focused on environmental stewardship, social impact, and corporate governance. She provides strategic guidance on sustainability risks and impact assessment and sits on the advisory boards of multiple non-profit organizations.

Having started as an individual contributor, Deepa has grown with Mphasis from a $400K business to a $2B global enterprise through multiple mergers and acquisitions. Reporting directly to the Managing Director & CEO, she works closely with the Board and senior leadership to position Mphasis as a leading technology services company, financially robust and an employer of choice.

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