Birlasoft Appoints Madhavan Hariharan as CEO & MD

Birlasoft Ltd, part of the CKA Birla Group, has announced the appointment of Madhavan Hariharan as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective December 8, 2026. Hariharan, who has extensive experience within the CKA Birla Group and a deep familiarity with Birlasoft, succeeds Angan Guha. His appointment comes at a time of significant transformation in the technology industry, with a focus on AI, automation, and digital technologies. Hariharan's background includes driving business transformations, strategic growth, and operational excellence, positioning him to lead Birlasoft's next phase of growth and value creation.