This year's keynote speaker is Mr. Keshav Murugesh, President and CEO of Syntel, Inc. Mr. Murugesh joined Syntel in May 2002 as Chief    Financial Officer. In October 2004, he was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer and was named President and Chief Operating Officer in December 2006. Mr. Murugesh also continued as Acting Chief Financial Officer from his appointment as Chief Operating Officer until a successor Chief Financial Officer was appointed in May 2005. The Board of Directors of Syntel, Inc. promoted Keshav R. Murugesh to the post of Chief Executive Officer of Syntel, effective February 23, 2009. Mr. Murugesh will continue to serve as President of Syntel.

The IndoUS Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

BE RECOGNIZED!

 TheIndoUS Chamber of Commerce will recognize businesspersons and companies thatare making it through these tough economic times. Whether you are growing orjust staying afloat, the IndoUS Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognizebusinesses and individuals who make a difference!  We seek to identify leaders and creativebusinesspersons who are an inspiration to the teams around them.

Thecategories include:

v     Businessman of the Year
v     Businesswoman of the Year
v     Young Businessperson of the Year
v     Community Service Person of the Year

Therecipients of these awards will be unveiled on June 6, 2009 at the IndoUSChamber of Commerce’s annual gala, The Banyan Ball.

ALL INFORMATIONPROVIDED BELOW WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDOUSCHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

CRITERIA:  The businessperson and / or principal ownersof the business should be a resident(s) of the Greater Tampa Bay area includingHillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Sarasota, Polk, and Hernando Counties(neighboring counties will be considered).

SUBMISSION:  Please submit the following relating to yournominations:

Ø     NominationCategory (one or more of the above 4 award categories)

Ø     Nameof Company

Ø     Nameof Individual

Ø     BriefDescription of Company’s Business

Ø     BriefDescription of Individual’s Background including education, past businesses /employment history, and what brought him / her to this company and the TampaBay area.

Ø     Reasonfor Award – why do you believe this company or individual should receive thisaward.   How have they made a differenceand how do they inspire others?

Pleasesubmit the above via email directly to Santosh Govindaraju at santosh728@gmail.com by no later thanMay 22, 2009.  You may also emailSantosh with any questions you may have about the awards and selectionprocess. 

2009 IndoUSChamber of Commerce Business Awards

Deadline:May 22, 2009

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