Mumbai: Patni Computer Systems, an IT and BPO services provider, today announced the appointment of Apoorva Singh as Senior Vice President and Global Head - Infrastructure Management Services. In his new role he will be spearheading the Infrastructure Management Services vertical along with Patni's Customer Interaction Services (CIS) division relating to technology-based support business. Apoorva has 15 years of industry experience to his credit and in his previous assignment has worked with Infosys as Head of their IMS division for EMEA region. Prior to Infosys, he has also worked in leadership roles with companies like Solix/ Emagia Corporation, MeraNet Private Limited and Maruti Udyog Limited. Commenting on the appointment, Jeya Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Patni said "Apoorva brings with him a strong legacy of domain expertise with a deep-rooted understanding of industry fundamentals. We are confident that his able leadership will strengthen our IMS practice and further complement our growth objectives." Apoorva Singh added, "In today's volatile business world, enterprises are looking to partner with IT services vendors that can help them seamlessly scale and cost effectively manage their global IT infrastructure. I am confident of developing Patni's IMS capabilities and reach to exploit these dynamic industry opportunities." Apoorva holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from G.B. Pant University, Uttarakhand and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Finance from IIM, Lucknow.