Bringing global finance leadership on board, HCLTech appoints Kimsuka Narsimhan as Independent Director, eyeing to strengthen governance, diversity and strategic oversight amid AI-led growth plans.
HCLTech has appointed Kimsuka Narsimhan as an Independent Director, effective 20 April 2026, adding senior financial and governance experience to its board. This comes as the company focuses on growth driven by emerging technologies.
Narsimhan is a Chartered and Cost Accountant with more than 35 years of experience in the consumer goods sector. Her career spans leadership roles in finance, risk management, strategy and business transformation across global organisations.
She previously served as Chief Financial Officer for Asia Pacific at Kimberly-Clark and CFO for India at PepsiCo. She has also held senior global and India-based positions at Unilever.
Her professional experience includes assignments across multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa, India and Southeast Asia.
In addition to her executive roles, Narsimhan has over a decade of board-level experience as a non-executive director. She has served on the boards of organisations such as Bharti Airtel, Meesho, AkzoNobel and AstraZeneca. Her board contributions have included participation in audit, nomination and remuneration, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and risk committees. She is also a board member of the SIM People Development Fund.
HCLTech said the appointment aligns with its ongoing focus on strengthening corporate governance and supporting its strategic direction, including investments in areas such as artificial intelligence.
Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra stated that Narsimhan’s international experience would contribute to the company’s growth plans and governance framework.
“HCLTech has been a key pillar of India’s global leadership in technology services. I am delighted to join this exciting journey and look forward to working with the Board,” added Narsimhan.
Following the appointment, HCLTech said women now account for more than 54 per cent of its board, reflecting increased board diversity.
