RELI Group has announced the appointment of Vishal Tulsian as the company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), on October 24 according to a news release. Tulsian brings over 25 years of strategic leadership experience, renowned for building high-performing teams, driving revenue-generating expansions, and delivering industry-leading solutions. His role at RELI Group will focus on spearheading operational growth and enhancing the company’s reach within federal, state, and commercial markets.
Tulsian joins RELI Group from Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), where he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager overseeing state and local, health, and civilian agency operations. In this role, Tulsian led initiatives that bolstered SAIC’s portfolio of government clients, establishing strategic frameworks that focused on modernization, efficiency, and high-impact service delivery. Prior to his tenure at SAIC, Tulsian held an impressive decade-long career at CGI Technologies & Solutions, Inc., where he advanced from Director of Corporate Finance to Vice President of Global Delivery. His leadership at CGI played a pivotal role in refining the company’s global service operations and implementing critical strategic transformations.
Tulsian’s career in finance and operations began at American Management Systems, Inc., where he served as Controller and Principal of the Public Sector Group, honing his expertise in regulatory compliance, financial analysis, and operational efficiency. His work has consistently focused on addressing challenges such as cost control, revenue enhancement, and productivity improvements, earning him recognition for delivering double-digit profit increases across complex programs.
Beyond his executive experience, Tulsian has a strong academic background. He completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School, equipping him with an advanced perspective on managing large-scale operations and fostering innovative thinking. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Rochester.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vishal Tulsian to the RELI Group family as our President and COO,” shared RELI Group Founder and CEO Mohammad Elias. “Vishal’s remarkable track record of driving growth, fostering innovation and building high-performing teams makes him the ideal leader to help us continue our mission. His global experience and strategic vision will be instrumental as we expand our impact to our customers’ missions.”