Coforge Appoints Akhil Gupta as Chairperson
Coforge Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Akhil Gupta as a Non-Executive Independent Director and the Chairperson of the company. This appointment is effective from September 29th, 2026, for a term of five years. Mr. Gupta brings extensive experience, having served as the former Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and currently chairs boards of 360 ONE WAM Ltd and Bharti Life Insurance Ltd. His background includes over 40 years of professional experience as a Chartered Accountant and an Advanced Management Program completion at Harvard Business School. The company highlighted a rigorous global search process for this role, emphasizing Mr. Gupta's governance experience, professional expertise, and strategic perspectives.
Key Highlights
- Akhil Gupta appointed Chairperson and Non-Executive Independent Director.
- Appointment effective September 29th, 2026, for a five-year term.
- Gupta has over 40 years of experience, including leadership at Bharti Enterprises.
- He currently serves on multiple prominent boards.
- Appointment follows a rigorous global search process.
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