Infosys shareholders approve appointment of two independent directors
Infosys Limited shareholders approved the appointment of Diane Enberg Jurgens and the re-appointment of Helene Auriol Potier as Independent Directors through a postal ballot. The resolutions were passed with over 99% approval from votes polled. The appointments are effective from April 22, 2026, and May 26, 2026, respectively.

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Infosys Limited shareholders have approved the appointment of Diane Enberg Jurgens and the re-appointment of Helene Auriol Potier as Independent Directors. The resolutions were passed via a remote e-voting process conducted under Regulation 44 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The postal ballot process concluded on May 24, 2026, with the scrutinizer's report submitted on May 25, 2026.
The first resolution appointed Diane Enberg Jurgens (DIN: 11585200) as an Independent Director for a term of three years effective from April 22, 2026, to April 21, 2029. The second resolution concerned the re-appointment of Helene Auriol Potier (DIN: 10166891) as an Independent Director for a second term of five years effective from May 26, 2026, to May 25, 2031. Both resolutions were passed as special resolutions.
The e-voting process commenced on April 25, 2026, and closed on May 24, 2026. The total number of shareholders on the cut-off date of April 17, 2026, was 28,92,727. Hemanth, Holla & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, acted as the scrutinizer for the postal ballot, ensuring the process was conducted fairly and transparently.
Voting Results Summary
The detailed voting results for the two resolutions are outlined below:
| Resolution | Description | Votes In Favour | Votes Against | % In Favour | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appointment of Diane Enberg Jurgens | 3,29,93,39,893 | 28,77,742 | 99.91 | 0.09 |
| 2 | Re-appointment of Helene Auriol Potier | 3,27,53,93,126 | 2,67,97,646 | 99.19 | 0.81 |
The Board of Directors noted the passing of these resolutions with the requisite majority. The company secretary was authorized to disseminate the results to the stock exchanges and post them on the company's website. The appointments strengthen the company's board governance structure.
Historical Stock Returns for Infosys
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.07% | +2.21% | +1.13% | -23.71% | -26.12% | -14.24% |
How will the expertise of Diane Enberg Jurgens and Helene Auriol Potier influence Infosys' strategic direction in the evolving tech landscape?
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