HCL Technologies Names Sonia Eland as Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand Operations

On Tuesday, HCL Technologies (HCLTech) announced the appointment of Sonia Eland as the Executive Vice President and Country Manager for its Australia and New Zealand operations, effective April 1, 2024.

Eland will succeed Michael Horton, who, after nearly 10 years, will transition into a consulting role. During his tenure, Horton played a pivotal role in establishing HCLTech as a digital technology services partner in Australia and New Zealand, as stated by the company in a press release.

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In her upcoming role, Eland will report to Swapan Johri, President, Growth Markets at HCLTech, and will be based in Sydney.

HCLTech highlighted Eland’s extensive experience spanning over three decades across diverse industries such as consulting, technology, banking, retail, and travel. Before joining HCLTech, Eland served as the Technology Strategy and Transformation Partner at Deloitte Australia.

Her professional journey also includes roles at DXC Technology, CSC, Fujitsu, Westpac, and HSBC. Sonia Eland is an alumna of Macquarie Business School and the University of Sydney.

Having operated in Australia and New Zealand for more than two decades, HCLTech has been delivering digital, engineering, cloud, and AI capabilities across various verticals. In 2023, the company extended partnerships with ANZ Bank, Cricket Australia, and agribusiness firm Elders.

This appointment reflects HCLTech’s strategic move to strengthen its leadership team and continue its growth trajectory in the Australia and New Zealand markets.