Hexaware Technologies Board Approves 33rd AGM and Director Transition Changes
Hexaware Technologies announced board meeting outcomes including approval of 33rd AGM for May 05, 2026, director transition with Milind Sarwate completing his second term on April 24, 2026, and comprehensive committee reconstitution with Alok Chandra Misra taking over multiple chairman positions effective April 25, 2026.

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Hexaware Technologies Limited announced significant board-level changes and corporate governance decisions following its board meeting held on April 02, 2026. The meeting, which commenced at 8:03 p.m. and concluded at 8:34 p.m., addressed key matters including the upcoming Annual General Meeting and director transitions under Regulation 30 of SEBI regulations.
Annual General Meeting Approval
The Board of Directors approved convening the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the company's members on Tuesday, May 05, 2026. The AGM will be conducted through video conferencing and other audio-visual means (VC/OAVM), maintaining the digital format that has become standard practice for corporate meetings.
Director Transition and Succession
A significant leadership transition was announced with Mr. Milind Sarwate, Independent Director, set to cease his directorship effective closure of business hours on April 24, 2026. His departure follows the completion of his second consecutive term as an Independent Director of the company.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Outgoing Director: | Mr. Milind Sarwate |
| Cessation Date: | April 24, 2026 |
| Reason: | Completion of second consecutive term |
| Successor: | Mr. Alok Chandra Misra |
| Appointment Date: | February 23, 2026 |
Mr. Alok Chandra Misra has been appointed as Independent Director effective February 23, 2026, serving as Mr. Sarwate's successor in the board restructuring.
Committee Leadership Changes
Mr. Sarwate's departure necessitates significant committee restructuring, as he currently serves in leadership roles across multiple committees. His cessation from directorship will result in his departure from the following positions:
- Audit Committee (Chairman)
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee (Chairman)
- Environmental, Social & Governance Committee (Chairman)
- Risk Management Committee (Member)
- Cybersecurity Committee (Member)
Reconstituted Committee Structure
Effective April 25, 2026, the company will implement a new committee structure with redistributed leadership responsibilities:
| Committee: | New Leadership |
|---|---|
| Audit Committee: | Mr. Alok Chandra Misra (Chairman) |
| Environmental, Social & Governance Committee: | Mr. Alok Chandra Misra (Chairman) |
| Nomination & Remuneration Committee: | Ms. Sukanya Kripalu (Chairperson) |
Updated Committee Compositions
The reconstituted committees will feature the following member compositions from April 25, 2026:
| Committee: | Members |
|---|---|
| Audit Committee: | Mr. Alok Misra (Chairman), Ms. Sukanya Kripalu, Mr. Kapil Modi |
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee: | Ms. Sukanya Kripalu (Chairperson), Mr. Jospheh McLaren Quinlan, Mr. Alok Misra, Mr. Kapil Modi |
| Risk Management Committee: | Mr. Jospheh McLaren Quinlan (Chairman), Mr. Alok Misra, Mr. Kapil Modi, Mr. Shawn Devilla |
| Environmental, Social and Governance Committee: | Mr. Alok Misra (Chairman), Ms. Sukanya Kripalu, Mr. Neeraj Bharadwaj |
| Cybersecurity Committee: | Ms. Lucia Soares (Chairperson), Mr. Jospheh McLaren Quinlan, Mr. Alok Misra |
The company has confirmed that detailed information regarding these changes will be hosted on the company's website at www.hexaware.com , ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders about the governance transitions. The formal communication was signed by Gunjan Methi, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and submitted to both NSE and BSE under the reference number HEXT/SE/2026/28.
Historical Stock Returns for Hexaware Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.67% | +0.60% | -6.24% | -34.41% | -36.80% | -41.78% |
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