Hexaware Technologies Appoints Alok Misra as Independent Director, Reconstitutes Board Committees
Hexaware Technologies appointed Alok Chandra Misra as Non-Executive Independent Director for 3 years from Feb 23, 2026. Mr. Vivek Sharma resigned as Independent Director. Mr. Shantanu Baruah takes on an additional role as North America – Hunting Head. Board committees were reconstituted.
Changes in board composition and leadership roles can have a medium-term impact on corporate governance and strategic direction. The appointment of an experienced independent director and the addition of a new hunting head role suggest a focus on governance and business development.
The announcement details changes in board composition and management roles, which are standard corporate governance actions. There are no immediate financial implications or significant strategic shifts highlighted that would strongly influence sentiment.
Hexaware Technologies Limited has announced significant changes in its Board of Directors and committees, effective February 23, 2026. The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Alok Chandra Misra (DIN: 01542028) as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of three years, ending February 22, 2029, subject to shareholder approval.
Mr. Misra brings extensive experience, having recently co-founded Guvrn, a board network connecting independent directors with companies. Previously, he served as Operating Partner and Chief Operating Officer of India at General Atlantic and held the role of Group Chief Financial Officer at WNS Group. He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Concurrently, Mr. Vivek Sharma has resigned as an Independent Director due to other professional commitments, effective close of business hours on February 23, 2026. He will also cease to be a member of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
In light of these changes, the Board has been reconstituted with Mr. Alok Chandra Misra appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee, Environmental, Social & Governance Committee, and the Cybersecurity Committee.
Furthermore, Mr. Shantanu Baruah, President & Global Head of the Healthcare & Insurance (H&I) Vertical, has been appointed to an additional role as North America – Hunting Head, also effective February 23, 2026. Mr. Baruah possesses over 25 years of experience in the healthcare and life sciences industry, previously serving as Executive Vice President at HCL Tech.
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