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Indian-origin founder and MD of Vee Technologies, a tech and IT services firm in New York and Bengaluru, India has been inducted into the ‘IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame,’ The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) honored the CEO of Vee Technologies Incorporated at the IAOP Outsourcing World Summit in Chicago on May 21.
Chocko Valliappa has joined the ranks of Indian IT industry veterans N. R. Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, Dewang Mehta, Raman Roy, and Tiger Thyagrajan. Valliappa also serves as Vice Chairman, of Sona College of Technology in Tamil Nadu, whose research teams supply stepper motors for ISRO’s space missions.
“The induction by IAOP, a global organization dedicated to shaping the future of business, recognizes Valliappa’s contribution in shaping the future of the outsourcing industry and setting the highest standard of quality,” Debi Hamill, CEO of IAOP, said in a statement. “At IAOP, we are proud to celebrate these outstanding organizations and advisors who continue to drive innovation, social impact, and success in the outsourcing sector. Chocko embodies all the elements of a true outsourcing leader, and we are proud to honor him in this way.”
Established in 2006, the IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame celebrates executives from top outsourcing companies that provide best-in-class results while promoting economic development worldwide.Induction into the Leadership Hall of Fame is a prestigious recognition reserved for those with exceptional accomplishments in outsourcing and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
“The ‘IOAP Leadership Hall of Fame’ has humbled me as it puts me in the league of some stalwarts in the outsourcing industry and reflects the hard work and dedication of 15,000 strong and committed professionals at the Sona Group, Vee Technologies, and Vee HealthTek,” Valliappa said on Saturday, May 25, 2024. “It is a privilege to have been selected as an IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame inductee.
This not only validates Vee Technologies’ proven track record of providing value through professional services but also underscores the significance of ethical outsourcing in driving meaningful change. Through this award, IAOP has amplified our shared commitment to clients that extends far beyond profit margins. “I am proud to stand among industry leaders dedicated to shaping a brighter future for all.”
As CEO of Vee Technologies, one of the world’s fastest-growing providers of engineering and IT professional services, Valliappa has led countless initiatives to improve the lives of those around him. He seeks to inspire other business leaders to prioritize social and environmental responsibility in their strategies and operations. Just a few of Valliappa’s CSR efforts include redistributing food that would have otherwise gone to waste, founding an educational community radio station, delivering supplies to orphanages and senior centers, organizing medical pop-ups, planting trees, and funding scholarships for under-resourced youth. In the United States, Vee Technologies offers paid time off for volunteering and a donating-matching program, which encourages employees to make a difference.
The award was presented by Mark Voytek, Chief Advisor at IAOP, following a global nomination and selection process by the induction review committee. “This honor spurs me to inspire the next generation of leaders, academics and young learners engaged with the Sona Group to innovate and solve mega challenges by providing equal opportunities at work, classrooms, research labs, and in the community,” Valliappa noted. “This recognition resonates deeply with my core belief that business decisions should be guided by a commitment to ethical conduct, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment. It underscores the profound responsibility we bear as catalysts for change. I am excited about the opportunities ahead as Vee Technologies continues to innovate for the betterment of society.”
