Boardroom shift: Amitabh Kant joins HCLTech board as independent director, ex-G20 Sherpa to guide strategy

HCL Technologies has appointed Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog, as an independent director, effective September 8, 2025, for a five-year term. His extensive experience in public policy and institutional building is expected to provide valuable insights for shaping HCLTech’s growth strategy, particularly in areas like digital infrastructure and global consensus-building.