PITTSBURGH, Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastech Digital, Inc. (NYSE MKT: MHH), a national provider of Information Technology staffing and Digital Transformation services, announced today that its President and CEO, Vivek Gupta has been named to the list of "2017 Most Influential Leaders of The Industry" by Staffing Industry Analysts.

The list recognizes 100 leaders within the $146 billion staffing industry who have made a significant difference to the sector over the past twelve months through innovation, excellence and inspiring others, including customers, to go beyond the traditional models of staffing. Vivek's recognition comes for his astute leadership in disrupting conventional models in technology staffing and leading an organization-wide change in the operating model.

Commenting on the recognition, Vivek Gupta, President, and CEO, Mastech Digital said, "It's an honor to be named among the 100 most influential leaders in the staffing industry. The recognition is a testimony to our efforts in transforming Mastech Digital into a Digital Technologies Services company. I am fortunate to lead a team of committed professionals that is always looking for ways to create a differentiated experience for our clients."

After taking over as the CEO in March 2016, Vivek has instituted several changes in the business model and focus areas within the company. Under his leadership, the company also underwent a significant rebranding which included a name change from Mastech Holdings to Mastech Digital, a new logo and the launch of a refreshed corporate website, with the aim of transforming the company into a digital technologies company.

Link to Vivek Gupta's recognition may be found here: http://si100.staffingindustry.com/vivek-gupta/

About Mastech Digital, Inc.:

Mastech Digital (NYSE MKT: MHH) is a national provider of IT staffing and digital transformation services focused on solving its customers' digital transformation challenges. The Company's IT staffing services span across digital and mainstream technologies while its digital transformation services include Salesforce.com, SAP HANA, and digital learning services.  A minority-owned enterprise, Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with offices across the U.S. and India. For more information, visit www.mastechdigital.com.

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