Quess Corp Appoints Lohit Bhatia as ED & Group CEO; Approves New Stock Plan
Quess Corp appointed Lohit Bhatia as Executive Director & Group CEO from June 1, 2026. Guruprasad Srinivasan resigns as Executive Director effective May 31, 2026. The company also approved the Quess Stock Ownership Plan 2026 (QSOP 2026) for up to 52.5 lakh RSUs, pending shareholder approval.
The appointment of a new Group CEO and the introduction of a new stock ownership plan are significant events that could impact the company's future strategy and employee motivation. The resignation of a director, though compensated by consultancy, also warrants a medium impact.
The announcement involves leadership changes and a new stock plan, which are standard corporate actions. While the appointment of a new CEO is significant, the resignation of another director balances the overall sentiment.
Quess Corp Limited announced key leadership changes and the adoption of a new stock incentive plan following a Board of Directors meeting on March 16, 2026.
Mr. Lohit Bhatia has been appointed as Whole-time Director, designated as Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, effective June 01, 2026, for a term of three years, subject to shareholder approval. He will continue to serve as a Key Managerial Personnel. The company confirmed that Mr. Bhatia is not debarred from holding a directorial position by any regulatory authority.
Concurrently, Mr. Guruprasad Srinivasan will resign from his position as Executive Director effective close of business hours on May 31, 2026. Following his tenure, the company plans to engage his services for strategic consultancy and advisory support.
The Board also approved the introduction of the Quess Stock Ownership Plan 2026 (QSOP 2026) and amendments to the existing Quess Stock Ownership Plan 2020 (QSOP 2020), pending shareholder approval. Under QSOP 2026, up to 52,50,000 performance-oriented Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) will be granted, representing approximately 3.52% of the company's share capital. This includes the redeployment of 18,22,968 RSUs from QSOP 2020, resulting in a maximum additional dilution of 2.3%. The QSOP 2026 will vest based on the company's and individual performance, focusing on revenue, EBITDA, and Operating Cash Flow. A new entity, ‘Quess Corp Limited Employees Welfare Trust’, will be formed to administer the QSOP 2026.
The Board meeting commenced at 6:00 PM IST and concluded at 7:00 PM IST.
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