CMS Info Systems has announced the appointment of Mr. William Poole VIII (Mr. Will Poole) as an Additional Director (Independent) to its board. Mr. Poole, a co-founder of Capria Ventures and a former senior executive at Microsoft, brings over four decades of experience in building and scaling technology businesses. His appointment aligns with CMS’s strategic focus on accelerating investments in its technology and payments solutions segment.
Board Expansion with Tech Veteran
CMS Info Systems Limited (CMS) has strengthened its board with the appointment of Mr. William Poole VIII, widely known as Mr. Will Poole, as an Additional Director (Independent). This appointment is effective as of August 10, 2026, and signifies CMS’s strategic intent to bolster its leadership with deep industry expertise.
About Will Poole
Mr. Poole is a distinguished figure in the technology and venture capital landscape. He is the Managing Partner and Co-founder of Capria Ventures, a venture firm focused on investing in technology founders globally. Prior to his role at Capria Ventures, he had a substantial tenure at Microsoft, where he served for over twelve years, rising to the position of Corporate Vice President. During his time at Microsoft, he was instrumental in leading several key business lines, including the significant USD 13 billion Windows desktop business, and focused on adapting products for emerging markets. Mr. Poole also co-founded eShop, an early e-commerce pioneer, and is a co-author of the upcoming book ‘Flourishing with AI’. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Brown University.
Strategic Alignment with CMS Growth
The appointment comes at a crucial juncture for CMS Info Systems as the company accelerates its transformation into a technology-led business services platform, with ambitions towards 2030. Mr. Rajiv Kaul, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of CMS Info Systems, highlighted the importance of Mr. Poole’s experience, stating, “Will joins our board at an important point in our transformation, as we accelerate investments in our Technology & Payment Solutions segment. He has operated technology businesses at global scale and backed founders building in markets like ours, and that mix of operating judgment and investing discipline is exactly the perspective we want in the room as we shape the next phase of CMS’s growth.”
Investor Perspective
Mr. Will Poole expressed his enthusiasm for joining CMS, noting, “CMS has built something rare in India: banking-grade trust and last-mile reach at national scale. What draws me to this board is the chance to help transform that foundation into intelligent, technology-led services for the country’s financial infrastructure. Some of the most consequential applied AI opportunities will be built in India, serving large national institutions that reach hundreds of millions of citizens.” This sentiment suggests a strong belief in the company’s potential for innovation and expansion within the financial services sector in India.
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