Coforge announced the resignation of its Non-Executive Independent Director and Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), Mr. DK Singh. The board has also reconstituted its NRC and Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee (SRC), appointing Ms. Beth Boucher as the new NRC Chairperson. Mr. Vivek Sharma will serve as interim Chair until January 31, 2027, and will lead a search for new independent directors.
Independent Director Departs Board
Coforge Limited has disclosed the resignation of Mr. DK Singh, a Non-Executive Independent Director and the former Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC). His resignation is effective immediately, as of September 11, 2026. The company stated that there are no other material reasons for his departure beyond those communicated in his resignation email dated September 10, 2026.
Board Committee Changes
Following Mr. Singh’s resignation, the Board of Directors has taken steps to reconstitute key committees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) and the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee (SRC) have been reorganized. Ms. Beth Boucher, a Non-Executive Independent Director, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the NRC. Further details regarding the updated committee structures are available on the company’s website.
Interim Leadership and Director Search
In the interim period, Mr. Vivek Sharma has been designated as the interim Chair until January 31, 2027. He will be responsible for overseeing a global search to identify and appoint additional independent directors to the board. Mr. Sharma will also manage the process for electing a new Board Chair, considering both existing and newly appointed directors. His extensive governance experience with listed companies is expected to be instrumental during this transition.
Board Meeting Details
The aforementioned decisions were noted during a Board Meeting that commenced at 05:45 PM IST and concluded at 05:51 PM IST on September 11, 2026. The company has provided an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the resignation in Annexure A and included a copy of Mr. Singh’s resignation email as Annexure B.
Source: BSE
