CMS Info Systems has appointed William Poole VIII (known professionally as Will Poole) as an Additional Director, designated as an Independent Director, effective August 10, 2026. The Board of Directors made the appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. Mr. Poole’s tenure will span three years, from August 10, 2026, to August 9, 2029, subject to shareholder approval within the stipulated period. This addition brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence and global technology strategy to the company’s governance structure as CMS accelerates investments in its Technology & Payment Solutions segment.

Appointment Details

The key parameters of the directorate change are outlined below:

Regulatory Compliance and Independence

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Part A of Schedule III. The Board confirmed that Mr. Poole satisfies the independence criteria prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, and the SEBI Listing Regulations. He is not debarred from holding office by any order passed by SEBI or other authorities. Furthermore, Mr. Poole has no relationships with existing Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.

Profile of William Poole VIII

William Poole VIII brings over four decades of experience in technology and venture capital. He is currently the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Capria Ventures, where he also serves as Chief AI Evangelist. Together with his partners, he manages over USD 200 million in assets across high-growth companies in the Global South.

Prior to his role at Capria, Mr. Poole was a Corporate Vice President at Microsoft for over twelve years. In this capacity, he led major business lines, including the USD 13 billion Windows client business, which represented two-thirds of Microsoft's profits at the time, and spearheaded initiatives focused on emerging markets. Earlier in his career, he co-founded eShop, an e-commerce pioneer acquired by Microsoft in 1996 when Mr. Poole joined the company. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Brown University and is based in Seattle, USA.

Mr. Poole is also the co-author of the forthcoming Penguin book Flourishing with AI, which explores strategies for thriving in the age of Artificial Intelligence. He serves as a strategic advisor and board member to several social impact and venture organizations.

Strategic Context

Rajiv Kaul, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of CMS Info Systems, stated that Mr. Poole joins at a critical point in the company’s transformation. "He has operated technology businesses at global scale and backed founders building in markets like ours, and that mix of operating judgment and investing discipline is exactly the perspective we want in the room as we shape the next phase of CMS's growth," Kaul said.

Mr. Poole highlighted the potential for applied AI in India’s financial infrastructure. "CMS has built something rare in India: banking-grade trust and last-mile reach at national scale. What draws me to this board is the chance to help transform that foundation into intelligent, technology-led services for the country's financial infrastructure," Poole said.

CMS Info Systems will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM IST to discuss its first-quarter fiscal year 2027 (Q1FY27) earnings. The company disclosed the schedule on August 6, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III Part A Para A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This filing serves as the formal intimation to the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding the upcoming investor interaction.

Management Participants

The conference call will feature key members of the company’s leadership team. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rajiv Kaul is expected to lead the discussion, alongside Chief Financial Officer Pankaj Khandelwal. Other senior executives participating include Chief Business Officer Anush Raghavan and Chief Operating Officer Puneet Bhirani. These participants will provide insights into the financial performance and operational updates for the quarter.

Call Logistics and Access

Investors and analysts can join the call via universal dial-in numbers or toll-free international lines. The universal dial-in numbers are +91 22 6280 1366 and +91 22 7115 8267. For international participants, toll-free numbers are available in the USA (1 866 746 2133), UK (0 808 101 1573), Singapore (800 101 2045), and Hong Kong (800 964 448). Participants are advised to dial in 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure connectivity. A Diamond Pass link is also provided for express joining.

Compliance and Safe Harbour

The announcement was signed by Debashis Dey, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of CMS Info Systems Limited. The filing includes a safe harbour statement noting that forward-looking statements made during the call may involve risks and uncertainties. These statements concern plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, or performance and underlying assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in the relevant statements. SEBI registration and NISM certification do not guarantee performance or provide assurance of returns to investors.