Quess Corp Appoints Lohit Bhatia as Executive Director & Group CEO; Approves New Stock Plan
Quess Corp appointed Lohit Bhatia as Executive Director & Group CEO from June 1, 2026. Mr. Guruprasad Srinivasan resigns as Executive Director effective May 31, 2026. The company also approved a new stock incentive plan, QSOP 2026, for 52.5 lakh RSUs, subject to shareholder approval.
The appointment of a new Group CEO and the introduction of a new stock ownership plan are material events that can impact the company's strategic direction and employee motivation. The resignation of a key director, even with a consultancy role, also warrants a medium impact assessment.
The announcement involves leadership changes and a new stock incentive plan, which are standard corporate actions. While the appointment of a new CEO is significant, the resignation of an existing director and the subsequent consultancy role balance the overall sentiment. The stock plan is a forward-looking incentive, not an immediate financial event.
Quess Corp Limited announced significant changes in its leadership and employee incentive structure during a Board of Directors meeting held on March 16, 2026.
Effective June 01, 2026, Mr. Lohit Bhatia has been appointed as a Whole-time Director, designated as the Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, for a period 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 director's office by any regulatory authority.
Concurrently, Mr. Guruprasad Srinivasan will resign from his position as Executive Director, effective May 31, 2026. Following his tenure, the company plans to engage his services for strategic consultancy and advisory support, leveraging his expertise. The company expressed its gratitude for his contributions and looks forward to his continued association in an advisory role.
In addition, the Board 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. The QSOP 2026 will allow for the grant of 52,50,000 performance-oriented Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), representing approximately 3.52% of the company's share capital. The existing un-granted RSUs from QSOP 2020 (18,22,968 RSUs) will be redeployed to QSOP 2026, resulting in a maximum additional dilution of 2.3%. The new plan aims to align employee interests with shareholder value creation and incentivize talent retention. Vesting of RSUs under QSOP 2026 will be based on the company's and individual performance, including parameters like Revenue, EBITDA, and Operating Cash Flow (OCF). A "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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