Nature of change: Re-appointment of Mr. Richard Stiennon (DIN: 09324046) as Non-Executive Independent Director.
Effective date and tenure: The re-appointment is for a second term of five consecutive years, effective from September 27, 2026, to September 26, 2031.
Brief profile: Mr. Richard Stiennon is Chief Research Analyst at ITHarvest, the firm he founded in 2005. He sits on the advisory board of several startups and is the author of several books including 'Security Yearbook 2025: A History and Directory of the IT Security Industry' and 'Guardians of the Machine Age: Why AI Security Will Define the Future of Digital Defense'. He also wrote 'Surviving Cyberwar' (2010) and Washington Post Best Seller 'There Will Be Cyberwar'. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a MA in War in the Modern World from King's College, London.
Confirmation of eligibility: The disclosure confirms that Mr. Richard Stiennon is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI Order or any other authority, in compliance with BSE circular LIST/COM/14/2018-19 and NSE circular NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018.
Relationship with other directors: Mr. Richard Stiennon is not related to any other Director of the Company.
Governance implications: As a Non-Executive Independent Director with extensive cybersecurity expertise, his re-appointment strengthens the board's oversight capabilities in technology and security risk management.
