A Dorchester businessman has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council.

The invitation-only community is for world-class Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and technology executives.

Sanjeev Verma, CEO at Squire Technologies, was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience.

Criteria for acceptance included a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honours.

Scott Gerber, Founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Technology Council, said: “We are honoured to welcome Sanjeev Verma into the community.

“Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As an accepted member of the council, Sanjeev has access to a variety of opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence.

He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum.

Sanjeev will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

Other benefits include exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and support of the Forbes Councils member concierge team.

Sanjeev, who was appointed to the Board of Squire Technologies in 2017, said: “I’m excited to be joining the Forbes Technology Council community of experts and look forward to contributing to the valuable business and thought leadership synonymous with the Forbes name.

“Network transformation in telecommunication networks is what facilitates digital transformation in our global economies.

“I am keen to share our insights, ideas and experience gained from over 20 years of working with the world’s telecoms network operators.”

Squire Technologies was founded in 2001 and marks its 20th anniversary this year.

It provides core network solutions to the telecoms industry with software product solutions deployed in communications networks in more than 100 countries.

Among the mobile operators supported by the company are Vodafone, Orange, Telkom, Ericsson, Lebara and many more.

Squire Technologies’ Dorchester base is in High West Street.