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Exhibit 10.61

Personal & Confidential
May 1,
2007
Mr. Rathin Sinha
8 Torrey Terrace
Westford, MA 01886
8 Torrey Terrace
Westford, MA 01886
Re: Offer of Employment
Dear Rathin:
NaviSite, Inc. (NaviSite) is pleased to extend an offer of employment to you for the position of
Chief Marketing Officer. In this position, you will report directly to Arthur Becker, Chief
Executive Officer of the company. The bi-weekly base salary for this position is $7,692.31
(equivalent to $200,000 on an annualized basis). You will receive a one-time signing bonus of
$25,000 (50% payable in first payroll and 50% payable in 90 days). Beginning in Fiscal Year 2008
(August 1, 2007), your compensation will also entail a variable compensation component with an
annualized target bonus of $100,000. This bonus will be based:
1.
25% upon attainment of annual Corporate EBITDA objectives
2.
50% upon objectives established for the Marketing Department
3. 25% upon goals for Americas Job Exchange
In addition, you will be provided separately with a Separation Agreement which will provide for 6
months of severance at your base salary rate (mitigated by employment) in the event of your
termination by the company other than for cause, or if you resign for good reason, each as
defined in the Separation Agreement, within one year following a change of control of the company.
The agreement will also provide for accelerated vesting of stock options if, within one year of a
change of control, you are terminated by the company other than for cause, or if you resign for
good reason.
All payments are described as gross payments and will be subject to applicable taxes and
withholdings. This position is classified as exempt from the FLSA overtime pay requirements. Your
office will be at our Andover, Massachusetts offices. This offer of employment with NaviSite is
contingent upon the successful completion of our standard reference checking process and background
check with results that are determined, at the sole discretion of NaviSite, to be satisfactory.
Please note that NaviSite may change your position, compensation, duties and work location from
time to time, as it deems appropriate.
NaviSite, Inc.
400 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978.682.8300 Fax: 978.688.8100
www.navisite.com
400 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978.682.8300 Fax: 978.688.8100
www.navisite.com

Rathin Sinha
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Stock Options Plan:
Subject to the approval of NaviSites Board of Directors, you will be granted an option to
purchase 100,000 shares of NaviSites common stock in accordance with NaviSites Amended and
Restated 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. The option will be governed by and subject to the
terms, conditions and termination provisions of NaviSites standard form of Stock Option
Agreement, which you will be required to sign in connection with the issuance of your option. The
vesting schedule will be set forth in the Stock Option Agreement. The grant date of the option
will be your date of hire.
Benefits:
NaviSite provides a variety of group benefits for regular employees (full or part-time working at
least 30 hours per week). Benefits may include, but are not limited to medical, dental, 401(k),
flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, life insurance and accidental death and
dismemberment. Eligible regular employees may participate as of their date of hire.
A comprehensive benefits information package is included in this packet and will provide extensive
details on your eligibility, enrollment and coverage. Pam Cullen, Benefits Administrator, is
available to assist and answer questions you may have on the plans. The Company reserves the right
to revise or discontinue any or all of its benefit plans, at any time, in the Companys sole
discretion.
As an employee of NaviSite, you will be provided with a copy of NaviSites Employee Handbook,
outlining personnel policies and procedures. You will be required to read this material
thoroughly, and sign and return the Receipt and Acknowledgement of NaviSites personnel policies
and procedures within (3) three days of your start date with the Company. Any questions regarding
NaviSite policy should be directed to your Human Resources Business Partner for clarification.
Your employment with NaviSite is at-will, and is also contingent upon the following:
| Signing NaviSites Non-Competition Agreement, Employee Inventions and Proprietary Rights Assignment Agreement, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and Anti-Harassment Policy Acknowledgement. | ||
| Submitting satisfactory proof of your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States (as required by the Immigration and Control Act of 1986). The enclosed sheets specify the types of documents that may be submitted as proof. You must exhibit originals of these document(s) within the first three (3) business days of your start date with NaviSite. Non-compliance with the I-9 requirements may include disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. |
NaviSite, Inc.
400 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978.682.8300 Fax: 978.688.8100
www.navisite.com
400 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978.682.8300 Fax: 978.688.8100
www.navisite.com

Rathin Sinha
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In the event of any dispute or claim relating to or arising out of your employment with NaviSite,
this agreement, or the termination of your employment (including, but not limited to, any claims of
wrongful termination or age, sex, disability, race or other discrimination), you and NaviSite agree
that all such disputes shall be fully, finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration
conducted by the American Arbitration Association in Boston, Massachusetts or the state in which
you work, and we waive our rights to have such disputes tried by a court or jury. However, we agree
that this arbitration provision shall not apply to any disputes or claims relating to or arising
out of the misuse or misappropriation of your or the Companys trade secrets or proprietary
information.
To confirm your acceptance of this offer, please sign and return one copy of this letter, along
with NaviSites Non-Competition Agreement, Employee Inventions and Proprietary Rights Assignment
Agreement, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and Anti-Harassment Policy Acknowledgement to
Janice Cruzen, Human Resources Business Partner, by May 8, 2007, signifying your acceptance and your
intention to begin employment between May 15, 2007 and
June 1, 2007. If we do not hear from you, by
May 8, 2007 we will assume you have declined our offer of employment. NaviSite reserves the right to
withdraw this offer at anytime prior to receipt of your signed offer letter.
We look forward to your becoming a part of the NaviSite
team!
Sincerely, |
||||
/s/ Elaine Ouellette | ||||
Elaine Ouellette | ||||
Vice President, Human Resources | ||||
/s/ Rathin Sinha
|
5-8-2007 | on or before 6-1-2007 | ||
Rathin Sinha
|
Date | Start Date: | ||
(Rathindra N. Sinha)
|
NaviSite, Inc.
400 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978.682.8300 Fax: 978.688.8100
www.navisite.com
400 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978.682.8300 Fax: 978.688.8100
www.navisite.com

Rathin Sinha
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ADDENDUM FOR REGULAR EXEMPT EMPLOYEE:
If you accept employment with NaviSite it is very important that you submit your new hire
documentation on or before your start date in the enclosed envelope. NaviSite will need the
following:
1. | New Hire Check List | ||
2. | Offer letter signed by you | ||
3. | Non Competition Agreement | ||
4. | Employee Invention & Proprietary Rights | ||
5. | Code of Business Conduct & Ethics | ||
6. | Anti Harassment Policy Acknowledgement | ||
7. | I-9 form (Must be completed with authorized NaviSite employee/HRBP within first three (3) days of employment) | ||
8. | W-4 form | ||
9. | State withholdings (if Applicable) | ||
10. | Employment Application | ||
11. | Kroll Background Check Authorization | ||
12. | Equal Employment Opportunity Form | ||
13. | Direct Deposit (Must be completed even if employee does not elect direct deposit, (check NO)). | ||
14. | Emergency Contact Information | ||
15. | Handbook Receipt & Acknowledgement | ||
16. | Payroll Deduction Form | ||
17. | Blue Cross / Blue Shield HMO/PPO/Dental Enrollment | ||
18. | Unum Insurance Group Life Enrollment | ||
19. | Unum Group Additional Life (Optional) Enrollment | ||
20. | 401K Beneficiary Form | ||
21. | FSA Enrollment Form |
NaviSite, Inc.
400 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978.682.8300 Fax: 978.688.8100
www.navisite.com
400 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978.682.8300 Fax: 978.688.8100
www.navisite.com