Newgen appoints Nandwani as CEO and Kumar as CGO
Newgen Software Technologies Limited restructured its leadership by appointing Mr. Tarun Nandwani as CEO for an 18-month term and Mr. Pramod Kumar as CGO, both effective August 1, 2026. Additionally, Mr. T. S. Varadarajan was designated Vice Chairman with immediate effect while continuing as Whole-time Director.

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Newgen Software Technologies Limited has restructured its top leadership with the appointment of Mr. Tarun Nandwani as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective from August 1, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the appointment for a term of 18 months, concluding on January 31, 2028, following the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. This decision follows the earlier resignation of Mr. Virender Jeet from the position of CEO, effective from the close of business hours on August 31, 2026.
New CEO: Tarun Nandwani
Mr. Nandwani, currently designated as the Chief Operating Officer, brings 33 years of experience at Newgen. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's platform vision, customer relationships, and global market presence. His tenure as COO contributed to significant expansion in revenue, profitability, and customer acquisition, while establishing strategic business lines including Trade Finance, Lending, and Payments.
Chief Growth Officer: Pramod Kumar
Concurrently, the Board appointed Mr. Pramod Kumar as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective from August 1, 2026. Mr. Kumar, formerly Vice President – Sales with the company's Singapore subsidiary, has 27 years of experience at Newgen. He led the rapid growth of the APAC business, increasing regional revenues from approximately ₹73 crore to ₹237 crore over five years, representing a CAGR of nearly 27%.
Vice Chairman: T. S. Varadarajan
In a separate strategic move, the Board designated Mr. T. S. Varadarajan as Vice Chairman of the company with immediate effect. Mr. Varadarajan, who co-founded Newgen in 1992, will continue to serve as Whole-time Director. He possesses 51 years of experience in software design and development and holds degrees from Bangalore University, the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and IIT-Madras.
Appointments Summary
The following table summarises the key leadership changes approved by the Board:
| Name | New Designation | Effective Date | Tenure/Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Tarun Nandwani | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & KMP | Aug 1, 2026 | 18 months (until Jan 31, 2028) |
| Mr. Pramod Kumar | Chief Growth Officer (CGO) & KMP | Aug 1, 2026 | Effective from said date |
| Mr. T. S. Varadarajan | Vice Chairman | Immediate effect | Additional role to Whole-time Director |
Historical Stock Returns for Newgen Software Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.99% | -1.25% | -2.64% | -44.33% | -58.38% | -32.86% |
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