HCL Technologies Limited has made a regulatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 regarding the appointment of a new independent director.
Appointment Details
- Date of Appointment: July 13, 2026
- Term: Five consecutive years from July 13, 2026 to July 12, 2031 (both days inclusive)
- Committee Membership: Mr. Dahl has been co-opted as a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee effective July 31, 2026
- Shareholder Approval: The appointment requires approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting
Director Background
Mr. Jacob Christian Dahl, aged 62 years, brings nearly four decades of experience in banking and financial services. His professional background includes:
- Current role as Independent Director of Danske Bank (Nordic banking group)
- Chair of Danske Bank's Remuneration Committee and member of Risk & Compliance Committee
- 25+ years at McKinsey & Company as Senior Partner with global leadership roles including:
- Co-Leader of Global Banking Practice
- Leader of Asia Banking Practice
- Leader of Financial Services practices across Africa, Middle East and Europe
- Previous roles: Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Basisbank, Head of Corporate and Private Banking at Carnegie, Head of Bonds & Managing Director at Lannung Bank A/S
- Education: M.Sc. degree in Economics from University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Governance Compliance
The disclosure confirms that:
- The appointment was recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Mr. Dahl is not debarred from holding office as Director by any order of SEBI/Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any statutory authority
- Mr. Dahl is not related to any Director of the Company
Meeting Details
The Board meeting was held on July 13, 2026, commencing at 1:05 PM (IST) and concluding at 5:05 PM (IST).
Additional Information
The company has issued a press release regarding this appointment and made the information available on the company website at www.hcltech.com.