Coforge Seeks Shareholder Approval for Key Director Appointments
Coforge Limited has announced a postal ballot for shareholder approval on two director appointments. The company proposes to re-appoint Mr. D K Singh as an Independent Director for a five-year term and appoint Mr. John Speight as an Executive Director for five years. Mr. Speight's proposed annual remuneration includes a base salary of GBP 335,494, an annual bonus of GBP 111,336, and 240,000 stock options. The e-voting period for the postal ballot will run from October 4, 2025, to November 2, 2025, with results expected by November 3, 2025.

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Coforge Limited , a leading global IT solutions organization, has announced a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for two significant director appointments. The company is proposing the re-appointment of Mr. D K Singh as an Independent Director and the appointment of Mr. John Speight as an Executive Director.
Re-appointment of Mr. D K Singh
Coforge is seeking to re-appoint Mr. D K Singh as an Independent Director for a second term of five years, from February 12, 2026, to February 11, 2031. Mr. Singh, who has over 36 years of leadership experience across multiple global industries, currently serves as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company. His expertise spans procurement, supply chain, and engineering, with a proven track record in transforming global organizations.
Appointment of Mr. John Speight
The company is also proposing the appointment of Mr. John Speight as an Executive Director for a five-year term, from October 10, 2025, to October 09, 2030. Mr. Speight, who has over 40 years of experience in the IT industry, currently leads Coforge's UK and Europe operations. His proposed annual remuneration package includes:
Component | Amount |
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Base salary | GBP 335,494 (approx. INR 40.30 crore) |
Annual bonus (100% target achievement) | GBP 111,336 (approx. INR 13.37 crore) |
Annual pension contribution | GBP 26,840 |
Long-term incentives | 240,000 stock options vesting over four years |
Voting Process
The remote e-voting period for the postal ballot will run from October 4, 2025, to November 2, 2025. Coforge has engaged the services of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to provide the e-voting facility to its shareholders. The results of the postal ballot are expected to be declared by November 3, 2025.
Company's Perspective
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors believe that the appointments of Mr. Singh and Mr. Speight will be beneficial to Coforge, considering their skills, experience, and expertise in their respective fields.
Shareholders are encouraged to participate in the voting process to have their say in these important appointments that could shape the future direction of Coforge.
Historical Stock Returns for Coforge
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+0.77% | +4.85% | -6.85% | +12.69% | +14.24% | +243.93% |