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Applied Information Sciences Appoints New President, Commercial

Mar 24, 2025

AIS announces appointment of Sri Mandava as President of Commercial Business

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Applied Information Sciences (AIS), a leading provider of cloud transformation services, recognized for its innovative AI capabilities and deep expertise in Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sri Mandava as President of Commercial Business. Sri’s responsibilities will include all AIS commercial operations, developing and driving the strategic growth plan, enhancing partnerships, and optimizing execution across sales and delivery. His leadership will be instrumental in ensuring AIS continues to deliver innovative, technology-driven business value to its clients as AIS continues to grow.

A proven executive, Sri brings deep expertise in P&L management, business growth, and in leading operational turnarounds for clients. He has successfully led initiatives that accelerated profitability, built high-performing teams, and advanced customer-centric strategies. His leadership is rooted in aligning technology investments with measurable business outcomes—an AIS core value.

Prior to AIS, Sri held senior roles at leading global consulting firms and drove growth across regulated and non-regulated sectors. Most recently, he served as Operating Partner at Thomas H. Lee Partners, where he helped scale portfolio companies through strategic growth and operational excellence. His areas of expertise include enterprise transformation, cloud modernization, digital innovation, and managed services.

Larry Katzman, CEO of AIS, stated: “We’re thrilled to welcome Sri during this pivotal growth phase. His experience in enterprise transformation and technology-driven solutions will be key as we continue aligning innovation with tangible client outcomes. His leadership will be instrumental in driving commercial expansion and long-term value for our clients, employees and partners.”

Sri Mandava shared: “I’m honored to join AIS and support its mission to deliver innovative, impactful technology solutions. I look forward to working with our talented team and Board of Directors to drive growth on top of the strong commercial foundation AIS has built.”

AIS remains committed to delivering transformative solutions through Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem and innovative AI. With Sri leading the Commercial Business, the company is positioned to grow its market presence, deepen client relationships, and accelerate its long-term strategy.

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