Birlasoft announced significant leadership transitions effective April 1, 2026, following the resignations of three key Senior Management Personnel. Ms. Priti Kataria (CHRO), Mr. Selvakumaran Mannappan (COO), and Mr. Manjunath Kygonahally (CEO – RoW & Global Head – SG Initiatives) have stepped down for personal reasons, effective March 31, 2026. Concurrently, the company appointed Mr. Arun Rao as the new CHRO and Mr. Vikram Puranik as the new COO.
Birlasoft Announces Executive Leadership Transitions
Birlasoft Limited disclosed significant changes in its top management structure via an intimation dated March 30, 2026. These transitions involve both the cessation of roles for three Senior Management Personnel and the appointment of two new executives, effective April 1, 2026.
Resignations Effective March 31, 2026
The following key personnel resigned from their positions due to personal reasons, with their cessation effective at the close of business hours on March 31, 2026:
- Ms. Priti Kataria: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Senior Management Personnel.
- Mr. Selvakumaran Mannappan: Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Management Personnel.
- Mr. Manjunath Kygonahally: Chief Executive Officer – Rest of the World & Global Head – Strategic Growth Initiatives, and Senior Management Personnel.
New Appointments Effective April 1, 2026
Birlasoft appointed two new senior executives, with their terms commencing on April 1, 2026:
Mr. Arun Rao has been appointed as the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Senior Management Personnel. Mr. Rao is a seasoned HR professional with over three decades of experience, having recently served as Group Head – Leadership Development at the CKA Birla Group until March 2026.
Mr. Vikram Puranik has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Management Personnel. Mr. Puranik brings extensive expertise in global delivery leadership and operational execution, last serving as Senior Vice President – Engineering at GlobalLogic since 2021.
Board Meeting Confirmation
The decisions regarding these management changes were taken by the Board of Directors during a meeting held on March 30, 2026. The meeting commenced at 4:15 pm and concluded at 5:18 pm.
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