Change in Director / Key Managerial Personnel

Nature of change: Re-designation

Name and DIN of the individual: Dr. Harpreet Singh Anand (DIN not provided in disclosure)

Effective date and tenure: Effective June 22, 2026. Term of appointment not disclosed.

Brief profile and relevant qualifications: Dr. Harpreet Singh Anand is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience across diverse industries. He has pioneered large-scale HR modernization and culture transformation programs.

Educational qualifications: Honorary Ph.D. in HR Management from Cambridge Digital University (US), B-Tech in Plastics, and certified coach from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Professional experience:

  • Worked with leading organizations including ICICI Prudential, Aditya Birla Group, India Post Payments Bank, and Kotak Life Insurance
  • At India Post Payments Bank: Led one of the largest digital workforce transformations in the public sector, enabling over 300,000 postal employees to transition into tech-enabled professionals through AI-driven HR automation
  • Served as Head Marketing at India Post Payments Bank from December 2019 to October 2021
  • At Kotak Life Insurance: Delivered industry-leading onboarding of 6,000 employees in a single year

Recognition and awards:

  • Recognized among Asia's Top HR Leaders
  • Conferred the Bharat Gaurav Ratna Shri Samman (2023)
  • BW People Iconic HR Leaders Under 50 Award 2026
  • CHRO of the Year at the 24th edition of the Business Leader of the Year Awards 2026

New responsibilities: As Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Growth & Marketing Officer (CHRO & CGMO), he will lead the company's human resources and administration functions, and oversee the Marketing function providing strategic direction across brand, communications, growth marketing and market engagement.

Previous role: EVP & Chief Human Resource Officer

Reason for change: Change in role due to taking up additional responsibilities

Confirmation of eligibility: The disclosure states it is made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023.

Relationship with other directors: Not disclosed (marked as Not Applicable in annexure)

Approval authority: Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC) via circular resolution approved on June 22, 2026

Key Financial or Operational Approvals

No financial or operational approvals mentioned in the disclosure beyond the management re-designation.

Strategic or Business Context

No specific business outlook, risks, trends, or strategic context provided beyond the management change.

Any Other Material Information

Scrip Symbol / Code: BSE: 544021, NSE: PROTEAN

Date: June 22, 2026

Compliance Officer: Maulesh Kantharia, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer FCS 9637

Regulatory reference: SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023