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Mahindra Satyam is likely to meet today to finalise details of its merger with parent
Tech Mahindra
. We learns from sources that both the companies have begun
restructuring post the Andhra Pradesh High Court (HC) approval for the
merger. The management plans to overhaul the business for the merged
entity.
Sources say Anand Mahindra is likely to be named chairman of the merged
entity. Vineet Nayyar is likely to be vice chairman, while CP Gurnani is
expected to take over post of CEO. However, a decision on CFO is still
pending with sources naming Vasant Krishnan as the front-runner. He is
currently the CFO of
Mahindra Satyam .
Also, the brand names for the merged entity will be finalised soon.
Sources say the company may do away with "Satyam" brand name altogether.
It is currently looking at four options with "Mahindra" as anchor brand
for the merged entity.
The company is likely to be restructured into verticals and geography
with its own head. The company's focus will be on key verticals like
BFSI, telecom, manufacturing, health and pharma. Sources say the company
may merge retail, media and entertainment business into one, but
verticals like big data, new media and digital may remain separate.
The company may also hire up to 2,000 additional employees for merged entity.
Sources say the company may announce the merger details later in the day.