Amitabh Kant
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Noida-based HCL Technologies (HCLTech) on Monday said it has appointed Amitabh Kant as an Independent Director with an immediate effect to September 7, 2030.
The Board of the company has agreed to the appointment, which the Nomination & Remuneration Committee recommended, HCLTech said, adding that Kant is not debarred from holding office as Director by any order of Sebi/ Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority.
“The approval of the shareholders for his appointment as an Independent Director shall be taken through postal ballot in due course,” the company said.
Kant is a governance reformer and a public policy change agent and was most recently India’s G20 Sherpa. His leadership as Sherpa during India’s G20 Presidency (2022-2023) culminated in the unanimous adoption of the historic New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration, which galvanised global consensus around pressing issues, including driving global growth, promulgating India’s model of digital public infrastructure, and advocating ambitious reforms in climate finance, geopolitics, and technology.
Kant’s experience to guide HCLTech growth
“His rich experience in building public sector institutions and contribution to India’s reforms will offer immense insights towards shaping HCLTech’s growth strategy,” Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech, said.
During his illustrious career, Kant has also held prominent positions in the government of India, including the CEO of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog).
“Amitabh Kant joins us at a pivotal moment in our journey as well as within the industry. His thought leadership and long-term thinking will be invaluable in shaping our strategy. Amitabh shares our values and our ambition, and I look forward to his counsel as we execute our strategic plans,” C Vijayakumar, CEO and Managing Director, HCLTech, said.
Published on September 8, 2025
