Board Level Change Signals Leadership Transition at Mphasis with New Chairperson Appointment

The change takes effect following the completion of the former chairperson’s term

Mumbai, January 09, 2026: Mphasis has announced a leadership transition at the board level with the appointment of Girish Srikrishna Paranjpe as Chairperson of the Board, effective January 7, 2026. Paranjpe succeeds Jan Kathleen Hier, whose tenure as Independent Director and Chairperson concluded on December 10, 2025.
Paranjpe has been associated with Mphasis as an Independent Director since October 2024. His elevation to the role of Chairperson marks continuity in board leadership while aligning governance oversight with the company’s ongoing strategic priorities.

In addition to his role at Mphasis, Paranjpe is a co promoter and General Partner at Exfinity Venture Partners, where he also serves on the investment committee. His board experience spans several institutions, including Axis Bank Limited, CRISIL Limited, Axis Max Life Insurance Company Limited, and Modenik Lifestyle Private Limited. He also serves as a Director at IBS Plc.
Commenting on the appointment, Nitin Rakesh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Mphasis, said the company looks forward to Paranjpe’s leadership and perspective as it continues to execute its strategy and focus on long term value creation for stakeholders.

Paranjpe said he views the role as an opportunity to work closely with the board and management at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping technology and business models. He added that the focus will remain on driving innovation while building sustainable value over the long term.
Mphasis stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to strong corporate governance as the company continues to position itself as an AI led, platform driven technology solutions provider serving global enterprises.

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