Management Change28 Sept 2026, 10:20 pm
Coforge Appoints Akhil Kumar Gupta as Independent Director & Chairperson
AI Summary
Coforge Ltd announced the appointment of Mr. Akhil Kumar Gupta as an Additional Director, Non-Executive Independent Director, and Chairperson of the Board. This appointment is effective from September 29, 2026, for a term of five years, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Gupta brings over 40 years of professional experience, including his role as former Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and currently chairs Bharti Life Insurance Ltd. He is not related to any existing directors of Coforge. The board meeting where this decision was made commenced at 8:12 PM IST and concluded at 8:33 PM IST on September 28, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Akhil Kumar Gupta appointed as Independent Director and Chairperson.
- Appointment is for a 5-year term starting September 29, 2026.
- Gupta has extensive experience, including as former Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises.
- He is not related to any current directors of Coforge.
- Shareholder approval is required for the appointment.
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