Coforge has approved the appointment of Mr. Vivek Sharma as an Additional Director and Non-Executive Independent Director on its Board, effective April 1, 2026, for a term of five years, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Sharma is a distinguished expert in AI, data science, and digital transformation, bringing extensive experience from roles at InStride, The Walt Disney Company, Yahoo, and McKinsey & Company.
Board Enhancement Through Key Appointment
On March 27, 2026, the Board of Directors of Coforge formally approved a key leadership addition following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Board resolved to appoint Mr. Vivek Sharma (DIN: 10741746) as an Additional Director, serving in a Non-Executive Independent capacity.
This appointment is scheduled to become effective from April 1, 2026. Mr. Sharma will hold this position for a term of five (5) years, pending final approval from the shareholders of the Company.
Profile of New Independent Director
Expertise in Technology and Growth
Mr. Vivek Sharma is recognized for his ability to help executive teams drive growth using AI, data science, and digital transformation strategies. His current external commitments include serving on the boards of Kaiser Permanente and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU). He also holds adjunct faculty positions at the University of Southern California and advises various AI-startup Founders.
Prior Leadership Experience
Mr. Sharma has significant operational experience, notably as the CEO and co-founder of InStride, an EdTech company he helped scale into a 200-person profitable enterprise. Prior to InStride, he spent six years at The Walt Disney Company as Senior Vice President of Digital Guest Experience & E-commerce, overseeing a business generating over $10 billion annually across its global operations.
His earlier career includes leadership roles at Yahoo (General Manager of Yahoo Mail & Messenger) and eight years as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company.
Educational Background
Mr. Sharma is a distinguished alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, and holds an MBA from INSEAD, France.
Compliance Confirmation
The Company confirms that Mr. Vivek Sharma is not related to any of the existing Directors of Coforge. Furthermore, confirmation has been provided that Mr. Sharma is not currently debarred from holding a Director’s office by any relevant authority.
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