HCLTech Appoints Kimsuka Narsimhan as Independent Director
HCL Technologies has appointed Ms. Kimsuka Narsimhan as an Independent Director for a five-year term starting April 20, 2026. Ms. Narsimhan brings over 35 years of experience in finance and leadership roles. This appointment strengthens the Board's diversity.
The appointment of a new director can have a medium-term impact on strategic decisions and governance, but it does not immediately alter the company's financial performance.
The appointment of an experienced director is generally viewed positively as it can bring valuable expertise and strengthen corporate governance.
HCL Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Ms. Kimsuka Narsimhan as an Additional Director, who will hold office as an Independent Director on the Board of the Company. This appointment is effective from April 20, 2026, and will continue for a term of five consecutive years until April 19, 2031. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has recommended this appointment. Ms. Narsimhan is a Chartered and Cost Accountant with over 35 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, having held senior leadership roles in Finance, Risk Management, Strategy, and Business Transformation at global organizations like Kimberly-Clark, PepsiCo, and Unilever.
Ms. Narsimhan has also served as a Director on the Boards of prominent organizations including Bharti Airtel, Meesho, Akzo Nobel, and Astra Zeneca. She has experience serving on various Board Committees such as Audit, Nomination & Remuneration, ESG, and Risk Committees. She is not related to any existing Director of HCL Technologies.
Following her appointment, the Board of Directors has also reconstituted the Audit Committee and the Risk Management Committee by co-opting Ms. Kimsuka Narsimhan as a member of both committees. The approval of the shareholders for her appointment as an Independent Director will be sought through a postal ballot in due course. The company's consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.
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