DBT Bureau
Bengaluru, 18 January 2025
Global IT consulting firm, Everest Group has announced the appointment of Jimit Arora as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal moment in the firm’s 35-year history.
Effective as of February 1, 2025, this leadership transition will see Peter Bendor-Samuel, who founded Everest Group and has served as CEO since 1991, now assume the role of Founder and Executive Chairman.
Peter will continue to actively contribute to the firm’s strategic vision and evolution, but his primary focus will be on working closely alongside the firm’s clients to help navigate the complexity of the global sourcing and technology landscape, as well as dedicating time to the ongoing development of Everest Group’s market-leading research and insights.
Jimit, who celebrates two decades at Everest Group this year, brings a wealth of leadership experience from within the firm, most recently serving as Managing Partner since January 2024.
In his Managing Partner role, Jimit has spearheaded the firm’s enterprise services practice, guiding a team of analysts dedicated to addressing the needs of Fortune 500 companies.
Commenting on the new appointment, Founder and Executive Chairman, Peter Bendor-Samuel said, “It’s been my life’s privilege to have built Everest Group into the company that it is today. But this business is more than me, and it is exceptional because of our members, and importantly because of the expertise of our leading analysts and researchers. Their dedication to providing our clients with the highest quality insight and business intelligence enables them to make confident business decisions. With Jimit Arora taking over as CEO, Everest Group is in the best possible hands. In his new role, Jimit is poised to build on the firm’s strong foundation, driving its growth into new markets, enhancing partnerships with clients and stakeholders, and nurturing a culture of innovation and excellence.”
