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{{short description|Indian-American business executive (b. 1963)}}
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'''Vivek Gupta''' (born 1963) is an Indian-born American business leader. He was the president and [[Chief executive officer|CEO]], and director on the board of [[Mastech Digital]] for nine years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mastechdigital.com/company/|title=About the Company|website=Mastech Digital|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=17 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117155628/http://www.mastechdigital.com/company/|url-status=live}}</ref> He currently advises and mentors companies and corporate leaders on growth and transformation.

== Career ==
After graduating from the Indian Institute of Technology, Gupta started his career with [[Zensar Technologies]], an information technology and infrastructure services company, in 1984.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/08/business/vivek-gupta-of-zensar-technologies-beware-of-hiring-people-just-like-you.html|title=Vivek Gupta of Zensar Technologies: Beware of Hiring People Just Like You|last=Bryant|first=Adam|date=7 March 2015|work=The New York Times|access-date=7 November 2019|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=30 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930000902/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/08/business/vivek-gupta-of-zensar-technologies-beware-of-hiring-people-just-like-you.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://infotechlead.com/bpo/zensar-technologies-strengthens-top-management-of-ims-biz-unit-8788|title=Zensar Technologies strengthens top management of IMS biz unit|last=infotech|date=1 April 2013|website=InfotechLead|language=en-US|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=28 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428201419/https://infotechlead.com/bpo/zensar-technologies-strengthens-top-management-of-ims-biz-unit-8788|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 1993, he moved to England to expand the company's reach across Central and Eastern Europe, the UK, and the Nordics.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title=From Start-Up to Global Success: The Zensar Story|isbn=9789351508625|pages=Chapter: New Leadership and a New Vision for Success |last1=Natarajan |first1=Ganesh |last2=Kalive |first2=Prameela |date=31 January 2016 }}</ref>

In 2001, Gupta moved to [[Chicago|Chicago, IL]] to head Zensar's Global Outsourcing Services business, providing Application Portfolio Management (APM) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services to global customers. Following his stint in the US, Gupta returned to India in 2009 as Zensar's Chief Operating Officer.{{Citation needed|date=February 2026}}

In November 2010, Zensar announced its acquisition of the US IT firm, Akibia Inc,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/zensar-acquires-us-it-slotion-firm-akibia-for-66-million/articleshow/6970714.cms|title=Zensar acquires US IT slotion firm Akibia for $66 million|date=23 November 2010|work=The Economic Times|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=30 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330145837/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/zensar-acquires-us-it-slotion-firm-akibia-for-66-million/articleshow/6970714.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> and appointed Gupta as its Executive Chairman.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wbjournal.com/article/20130618/METROWEST01/130619949|title=Post-Acquisition, Akibia Is Fully Assimilated|last=Pilon|first=Matt|date=18 June 2013|website=EBJ|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=28 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428201416/https://www.wbjournal.com/article/post-acquisition-akibia-is-fully-assimilated|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/akibia-is-now-zensar-tech/article20597579.ece1|title=Akibia is now Zensar Tech|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=10 December 2019|archive-date=10 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210122058/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/akibia-is-now-zensar-tech/article20597579.ece1|url-status=live}}</ref> Gupta was credited for the integration between the two diverse company cultures.<ref name=":0" /> As a part of his new role, he contributed to scaling the IMS (Infrastructure Management Services) business.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/zensar-completes-acquisition-of-akibia-inc/articleshow/19326405.cms|title=Zensar completes acquisition of Akibia Inc|date=1 April 2013|work=The Economic Times|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=28 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428201424/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/zensar-completes-acquisition-of-akibia-inc/articleshow/19326405.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/techflash/2013/04/akibia-takes-name-of-parent-company.html|title=Akibia takes name of parent company, Zensar, names new head|last=Seiffert|first=Don|date=1 April 2013|website=Boston Business Journal|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=14 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814161801/http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/techflash/2013/04/akibia-takes-name-of-parent-company.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Under his leadership, Zensar witnessed a company-wide growth since the acquisition was first announced, with 8,000 employees across 20 different locations worldwide. The company was also valued at $500 million in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegram.com/article/20150308/NEWS/303089937|title=Zensar doing very well since buying Westboro's Akibia|last=CORRESPONDENT|first=Jeremy Shulkin|website=telegram.com|language=en|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=9 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150309192947/http://www.telegram.com/article/20150308/NEWS/303089937|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2014, Gupta led a partnership between Zensar and the [[Harvard Business School|Harvard School of Business]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wbjournal.com/article/20141110/PRINTEDITION/311079998|title=UPDATED: High tech calls on higher ed|last=Micucci|first=Emily|date=10 November 2014|website=WBJ|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=20 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220223501/http://www.wbjournal.com/article/20141110/PRINTEDITION/311079998|url-status=live}}</ref>

In October 2015, after nearly 32 years with Zensar, Gupta took charge as the chief executive – Americas of [[RPG Group|RPG Enterprises]], a $3 billion group with a presence in automotive tires, pharmaceuticals, information technology, plantations, and infrastructure, among many others. Zensar Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of the RPG Group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rpggroup.com/our-businesses/information-technologies/zensar-technologies/|title=RPG Enterprises {{!}} Information Technology {{!}} Zensar Technologies|last=Tree|first=The Neon|website=RPG Group|language=en-US|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=12 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012180513/http://www.rpggroup.com/our-businesses/information-technologies/zensar-technologies/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In March 2016, Gupta joined Mastech, as its president, CEO, and member of the board.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2016/03/01/mastech-ceo-resigns.html|title=Mastech CEO resigns|last=Gough|first=Paul|date=1 March 2016|website=Pittsburgh Business Times|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=26 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626023641/http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2016/03/01/mastech-ceo-resigns.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Later in July 2017, Gupta led Mastech Digital's acquisition of InfoTrellis, a Canada-based data management and analytics services company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www2.staffingindustry.com/row/Editorial/IT-Staffing-Report/Archive-IT-Staffing-Report/2017/Aug.-3-2017/Mastech-Digital-acquires-InfoTrellis-in-55-million-deal|title=Mastech Digital acquires InfoTrellis in $55 million deal|website=www2.staffingindustry.com|language=en-US|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=28 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428201410/https://www2.staffingindustry.com/row/Editorial/IT-Staffing-Report/Archive-IT-Staffing-Report/2017/Aug.-3-2017/Mastech-Digital-acquires-InfoTrellis-in-55-million-deal|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2016/09/12/mastech-changes-name.html|title=Mastech Changes Name to Mastech Digital|last=Gough|first=Paul|date=12 September 2016|website=Pittsburgh Business Times|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=26 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626023637/http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2016/09/12/mastech-changes-name.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The deal was valued at $55 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/mastech-buys-canadian-company-infotrellis-business-for-rs-357-crore/articleshow/59501436.cms|title=Mastech buys Canadian company InfoTrellis' business for Rs 357 crore|date=8 July 2017|work=The Economic Times|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=23 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180623113110/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/mastech-buys-canadian-company-infotrellis-business-for-rs-357-crore/articleshow/59501436.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> This venture strengthened the company's focus on digital transformation services.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/mastech-digital-expects-faster-growth-from-digital-transformation-business-117100800410_1.html|title=Mastech Digital expects faster growth from digital transformation business|last=Babu|first=Gireesh|date=8 October 2017|work=Business Standard India|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=12 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012061032/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/mastech-digital-expects-faster-growth-from-digital-transformation-business-117100800410_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In April 2018, Gupta expanded Mastech Digital's presence in India with a 20,000 sq. ft. office in [[Chennai|Chennai, India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/mastech-digital-in-expansion-mode/article23495805.ece|title=Mastech Digital in expansion mode|last=Chengappa|first=Sangeetha|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=4 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204115926/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/mastech-digital-in-expansion-mode/article23495805.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2019, he further expanded the company's presence in the subcontinent with a 40,000 sq. ft. facility in [[Noida]], India. At the same time, he also announced the company's intention to acquire more firms in line with its vision to become a digital technologies company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/mastech-mulls-mass-buyouts-of-data-firms/articleshow/63637261.cms|title=Mastech mulls mass buyouts of data firms|last=Pramanik|first=Ayan|date=6 April 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=7 November 2019|archive-date=28 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428201412/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/mastech-mulls-mass-buyouts-of-data-firms/articleshow/63637261.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

In October 2020, Vivek led Mastech Digital's acquisition of Amberleaf Partners, a specialist Customer Experience company to strengthen the company's capabilities in CX. <ref>{{Cite web |title=MHH: Mastech Digital Acquires AmberLeaf Partners for $14 Million |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mhh-mastech-digital-acquires-amberleaf-150500434.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101013056/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mhh-mastech-digital-acquires-amberleaf-150500434.html |archive-date=1 November 2020 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=finance.yahoo.com |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref>

In May 2023, Vivek Gupta expanded Mastech Digital's staffing services into Engineering Staffing. As part of this, the company offered top engineering talent to businesses seeking highly skilled engineering professionals to drive their innovation and growth. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Mastech Digital |title=Mastech Digital announces Expansion into Engineering Staffing Services |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mastech-digital-announces-expansion-into-engineering-staffing-services-301838483.html |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref>

On 28 February 2025, Vivek Gupta stepped down as the CEO after nine years of leading the company to pursue his interests in mentoring and advising companies and leaders on growth and transformation. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Mastech CEO steps down, firm names new top exec |url=https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/mastech-ceo-steps-down-firm-names-new-top-exec |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) |language=en}}</ref>

== Recognition ==
Six times since he joined as the CEO, Gupta was ranked amongst the "100 Most Influential Leaders in Staffing Industry" by Staffing Industry Analysts. (2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Staffing 100 North America at-a-Glance – The Staffing 100 |url=https://si100.staffingindustry.com/2024-staffing-100-north-america-at-a-glance/ |access-date=8 April 2024 |language=en-US}} </ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Staffing 100 North America at-a-Glance – The Staffing 100 |url=http://si100.staffingindustry.com/2017-north-america-at-a-glance/ |access-date=11 April 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=11 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411052630/http://si100.staffingindustry.com/2017-north-america-at-a-glance/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Staffing 100 North America at-a-Glance – The Staffing 100 |url=http://si100.staffingindustry.com/2018-north-america-staffing-100-at-a-glance/ |access-date=11 April 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=11 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411052632/http://si100.staffingindustry.com/2018-north-america-staffing-100-at-a-glance/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Staffing 100 North America at-a-Glance – The Staffing 100 |url=http://si100.staffingindustry.com/2021-north-america-staffing-100-at-a-glance/ |access-date=11 April 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416033614/http://si100.staffingindustry.com/2021-north-america-staffing-100-at-a-glance/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Staffing 100 North America at-a-Glance – The Staffing 100 |url=http://si100.staffingindustry.com/2023-staffing-100-north-america-at-a-glance/ |access-date=11 April 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416084639/http://si100.staffingindustry.com/2023-staffing-100-north-america-at-a-glance/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

Gupta has been named to the list the Pittsburgh “Smart 50 Award” for five years in a row, being recognized for his ability to effectively build and lead a successful organization in the region. (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) <ref>{{Cite web |title=Smart Business - Pittsburgh November 2018 20 |url=http://www.smartbusinessemag.com/publication/?i=697341&p=20&view=issueViewer&pp=1 |access-date=11 April 2023 |website=www.smartbusinessemag.com |language=en-US |archive-date=28 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428201427/http://www.smartbusinessemag.com/publication/?i=697341&p=20&view=issueViewer&pp=1 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Smart Business - Pittsburgh November 2019 22 |url=http://www.smartbusinessemag.com/publication/?i=697328&p=22&view=issueViewer&pp=1 |access-date=11 April 2023 |website=www.smartbusinessemag.com |language=en-US |archive-date=28 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428201429/http://www.smartbusinessemag.com/publication/?i=697328&p=22&view=issueViewer&pp=1 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Smart Business |url=http://www.smartbusinessemag.com/publication/?collection_id=19 |access-date=11 April 2023 |website=www.smartbusinessemag.com |language=en-US |archive-date=30 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830120332/http://www.smartbusinessemag.com/publication/?collection_id=19 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards |url=https://sbnonline.com/events/smart50pit/ |access-date=11 April 2023 |website=SBN |language=en-US |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407201131/https://sbnonline.com/events/smart50pit/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In January 2022, he was recognized for the World Staffing Award under Top 100 Staffing Leaders to watch in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Staffing Leaders to watch in 2022|url=https://www.candidate.ly/worldstaffingsummit/awards/staffing-leaders-to-watch-in-2022?8e794f25_page=5|access-date=7 February 2022|website=www.candidate.ly|language=en|archive-date=28 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428201432/https://www.candidate.ly/worldstaffingsummit/awards/staffing-leaders-to-watch-in-2022?8e794f25_page=5|url-status=live}}</ref>

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