new delhi global technology and consultancy giant accenture on friday said it will elevate rekha m menon as chairman of its india operations it has also roped in anindya basu as the country managing director md in india these appointments are effective august 21 2015 accenture said in a statement menon is currently md human resources for companys growth markets and has been leading hr strategy for asia pacific middle east africa russia turkey and latin america as chairman ms menon will play an active role in growing accentures business and further strengthening the companys presence in communities across india the statement said she will continue to be deeply engaged in accentures inclusion and diversity and corporate citizenship initiatives and will also be responsible for institutional relationships with public authorities and industry associations it added rekha has made impressive contributions to our people and our communities her experience will be extremely valuable as we continue to build our brand and enhance our reputation as a leader in india accenture group chief executive growth markets gianfranco casati said basu will be responsible for driving accentures domestic business in india and building relationships with key clients by leveraging the companys capabilities in strategy consulting digital technology and operations it said he will continue his role working with accentures products clients in india as well as serving as the apac regional lead of the companys automotive industrial infrastructure and travel transportation industry practice during his 23 years with accenture he has held leadership roles spanning multiple industries including automotive industrial equipment travel and transportation consumer goods and chemicals