Mphasis Appoints Girish Paranjpe as New Board Chairperson
Filing Summary
Mphasis Ltd has appointed Mr. Girish Srikrishna Paranjpe as the new Chairperson of its Board, effective January 7, 2026. Mr. Paranjpe, who has been an Independent Director since October 2024, succeeds Ms. Jan Kathleen Hier. The decision was made by the Board of Directors through a Circular Resolution dated January 7, 2026. Mr. Paranjpe brings experience from his roles at Exfinity Venture Partners and other directorships. The appointment aligns with Mphasis’s strategic focus on AI-led, platform-driven technology solutions. The announcement was made in compliance with SEBI regulations.
Mphasis Ltd has announced the appointment of Mr. Girish Srikrishna Paranjpe as the new Chairperson of the Board, effective January 7, 2026. This decision was approved by the Board of Directors through a Circular Resolution dated January 7, 2026. Mr. Paranjpe has been serving as an Independent Director of the company since October 2024. He succeeds Ms. Jan Kathleen Hier, whose term as an Independent Director and Chairperson concluded on December 10, 2025.
The filing does not disclose any specific financial terms or compensation related to Mr. Paranjpe’s appointment as Chairperson. The document focuses on the procedural aspects of the appointment in compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has released a press statement regarding this appointment, which is available on its official website.
Mr. Paranjpe’s role as Chairperson will involve overseeing the strategic direction of Mphasis, a company known for its AI-led, platform-driven technology solutions. His experience includes being a Co-promoter and General Partner at Exfinity Venture Partners, where he is also a member of the Investment Committee. Additionally, Mr. Paranjpe holds directorships at several other companies, including Axis Bank Limited, CRISIL Limited, Axis Max Life Insurance Company Limited, Modenik Lifestyle Private Limited, and IBS Plc.
The appointment of Mr. Paranjpe is part of Mphasis’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team as it continues to focus on delivering technology solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence and platform-driven strategies. The company emphasizes its commitment to innovation and strategic growth in the technology sector.
The effective date of Mr. Paranjpe’s appointment as Chairperson is January 7, 2026. The Board of Directors approved this appointment through a Circular Resolution on the same date. The company has communicated this change to the stock exchanges as required under regulatory obligations.
Mphasis is a global technology solutions provider specializing in AI-led, platform-driven services. The company focuses on helping enterprises modernize and scale their operations with agility. Mphasis leverages its proprietary platforms and frameworks to deliver client-centric solutions, emphasizing innovation and strategic growth in the technology sector.