Coforge: Chairperson O P Bhatt Resigns; Vivek Sharma Appointed Interim Chair
Coforge Limited's Chairperson, O P Bhatt, resigned effective September 8, 2026, citing concerns from an internal audit review regarding the Board Evaluation Report. Vivek Sharma has been appointed interim Chairperson until January 31, 2027. Mr. Bhatt also resigned from all board committees.
The resignation of a Chairperson, especially with stated concerns about governance processes, can have a medium-term impact on investor confidence and the company's strategic direction, even with the immediate appointment of an interim replacement.
The resignation of a Chairperson and the reasons cited, though not directly financial, indicate internal governance matters that warrant a neutral sentiment. The appointment of an interim chair provides continuity.
Coforge Limited announced that its Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Mr. O P Bhatt, Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairperson, with immediate effect. Mr. Bhatt also ceases to be a member of the company's committees. The Board thanked Mr. Bhatt for his services and stated that his resignation was due to reasons mentioned in his email dated September 8, 2026.
Following Mr. Bhatt's resignation, the Board has designated Mr. Vivek Sharma, a Non-Executive Independent Director, as the interim Chairperson of the company. He will serve in this capacity until January 31, 2027.
An internal audit review for Q2 FY26 identified concerns regarding the presentation of the Board Evaluation Report (BER) and the non-disclosure of certain material information related to the Chairman's performance to the Board. The Board sought an explanation from Mr. Bhatt, who subsequently resigned on September 8, 2026, stating that while he acted in good faith, continuing on the Board amidst disagreements regarding the BER process would not be conducive to effective functioning. He confirmed no other material reasons for his resignation.
Mr. Bhatt also holds a directorship in Wockhardt Limited as an Independent Director and is a member of its Audit Committee, Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, and Capital Raising Committee.
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