HCLTech partners with Neste for long-term AI-led efficiency transformation

Technology company HCLTech announced June 24 that it has been selected as a strategic partner by Neste Corp., the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.

The partnership is part of Neste’s company-wide performance-improvement program, which is making the company operationally stronger, strategically more focused and better prepared for growth in its core renewables business.

As part of this, HCLTech will drive information-technology (IT) service consolidation, boost efficiency and build an agile, scalable technology capability.

Going forward, Neste will look to utilize HCLTech’s scale and deep technical expertise in areas directly related to its core business competencies.

“As part of our ongoing efforts to improve performance and simplify our IT landscape, this partnership plays a key role in strengthening our core IT capabilities,” said Eeva Sipilä, Neste’s chief financial officer.

“Our initial priority is to drive efficiency and maintain business continuity,” Sipilä added. “We look forward to building a solid foundation and a long-term collaboration to deliver Neste’s business goals.”

Ajay Bahl, HCLTech’s chief growth officer for energy and manufacturing, said, “This partnership is an important step in strengthening Neste’s IT-service delivery and supporting a more efficient operating model with the changing needs of the global energy sector. We look forward to working closely with Neste to ensure a smooth transition and deliver reliable, high-quality services that support their business operational excellence and Neste’s strategic goals.”