Coforge Appoints Akhil Gupta as Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairperson
Coforge Limited appointed Akhil Gupta as Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairperson, effective September 29, 2026, for five years. Gupta, former Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, brings over 40 years of experience. The board expressed confidence in his leadership for the AI-led era.
The appointment of a new Chairperson, especially one with significant experience, can have a medium-term impact on strategic direction and corporate governance, influencing investor confidence and business operations.
The appointment of an experienced and well-regarded individual like Akhil Gupta as Chairperson is a positive development for the company, signaling strong leadership and governance.
Coforge Limited 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 tenure of five years.
Mr. Gupta brings extensive experience, having served as the former Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises. He currently chairs the Boards of 360 ONE WAM Ltd and Bharti Life Insurance Ltd, and is a board member of several other prominent companies including Zepto, Snapdeal, Eutelsat Communications, and Lodha Developers.
A Chartered Accountant with over 40 years of professional experience, Mr. Gupta also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He has received numerous accolades, including the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award and CA Lifetime Achievement Award. His book on management, ‘Some Sizes Fit All’, has been published by Penguin Random House.
The company highlighted the rigorous global search process conducted in partnership with Egon Zehnder to find a candidate with strong governance, professional expertise, and strategic perspectives. Both the interim Chairperson, Vivek Sharma, and CEO, Sudhir Singh, expressed their excitement about Mr. Gupta's appointment, emphasizing his experience in navigating business shifts and his potential to guide Coforge through the AI-led era.
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