Hexaware appoints Vivek Jetley as CEO; Ramakarthikeyan exits
- Hexaware appoints Vivek Jetley as CEO effective October 28, 2026
- Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan resigns as co-CEO and Whole-time Director
- Ramakarthikeyan continues as Senior Advisor post-departure
- Jetley joins from EXL, where he served as President for nearly 20 years
- EXL confirms Jetley's departure effective October 26, 2026

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Hexaware Technologies appointed Vivek Jetley as its new Chief Executive Officer effective October 28, 2026. The Board also accepted the resignation of Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan from his roles as CEO and Whole-time Director on the same date.
Leadership transition details
The change marks a shift from a co-CEO structure at Hexaware Technologies. Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan’s exit on October 28, 2026 paved the way for Vivek Jetley to assume the role of CEO. Ramakarthikeyan will continue with the company as a Senior Advisor starting from his departure date.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Outgoing Co-CEO | Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan |
| Effective date of departure | October 28, 2026 |
| Incoming CEO | Vivek Jetley |
| New Role for Outgoing CEO | Senior Advisor |
New CEO profile
Vivek Jetley brings more than 25 years of experience in AI, data, and enterprise transformation. He joins Hexaware from EXL, where he served as President leading Insurance, Healthcare, and Life Science businesses. Prior to this, he led EXL analytics and was instrumental in transforming the firm into a data and AI-led enterprise. Jetley holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
EXL announced on September 2, 2026 that Jetley would depart effective October 26, 2026 to assume the Hexaware CEO role. Rohit Kapoor, chairman and chief executive officer of EXL, noted Jetley’s instrumental part in EXL’s evolution over nearly 20 years. Jetley will assist with the transition of his responsibilities at EXL over the coming months.
Historical Stock Returns for Hexaware Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.36% | -2.39% | -3.21% | +14.80% | -27.55% | 0.0% |
How will Hexaware's strategic focus shift under Vivek Jetley's leadership, particularly regarding the integration of AI and data analytics into its core service offerings?
What impact might the transition from a co-CEO structure to a single CEO model have on Hexaware's decision-making speed and corporate governance?
How is the market expected to react to Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan's departure, and will his continued role as Senior Advisor provide sufficient stability during the transition?


































