Azure Power, a solar power producer in India, announced that M.S Unnikrishnan, soon retiring-Managing Director and CEO of Thermax Ltd., was appointed to Azure Power’s Board of Directors as a non-executive and nominee Director of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), which is a AAA debt rated, long-term institutional investor that manages funds…
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led, integrated global pharmaceutical company, announced the appointment of Dipankar Bhattacharjee as Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of the organization for a period of five years with effect from 14th August, 2020. Bhattacharjee comes with over 30 years of global experience in leading Generics, Specialty and OTC Pharma, Medical Devices, and…
Cyient, a global digital engineering and technology company, announced it has appointed ex-bureaucrat Ramesh Abhishek to its Board of Directors. A retired IAS officer of 1982 batch, Abhishek brings with him a rich experience of over 37 years as one of the most senior bureaucrats in the Indian Civil Service. In an illustrious career, he…
Marvell, a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor technology, announced the appointment of Marachel Knight, SVP of Engineering and Operations of AT&T, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. “We are thrilled to have Marachel join the Marvell Board, and I’m personally excited about her background and expertise,” said Matt Murphy, president and CEO of…
Dalrada Financial Corp announced that Fawad Nisar has accepted an appointment to Dalrada’s Board of Directors. Nisar’s executive leadership and vast track record in business, science, engineering, and technology further accelerates Dalrada’s global implementation strategy. Commenting on the appointment, Brian Bonar, CEO of Dalrada, states, “Fawad is a proven executive leader who implements business innovation…
Digital Align, a leader in business process transformation for credit unions, announced the addition of Raj Bandaru, CIO at Gesa Credit Union and a client, to its Advisory Board. “I am excited to join Digital Align Inc as an Advisor. Digital Align is working on innovative ways to help credit unions transform digitally and is…
Friendemic, providers of the only online reputation solution built specifically for the needs of the automotive industry, announced the appointment of industry veteran Denise Chudy as its Chief Growth Officer. Chudy has also been appointed a member of the Friendemic Board of Directors. In her new role as Chief Growth Officer, Chudy will be responsible…
Qualcomm Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors appointed Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric SE, to the Board, effective immediately. In his new role, Tricoire will serve on the Governance Committee and his term as a member of the Board of Directors continues until Qualcomm’s annual meeting of stockholders in 2021. “We welcome…
Ashok Leyland’s subsidiary, Optare Plc, announced that after more than a decade of association with Optare Plc, John Fickling is stepping down as Chairman due to personal reasons. In his place, Optare announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Palmer as Non-executive Chairman. Commenting on the developments, Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland, said, “John has played…
Logitech International recently announced that its board of directors has nominated Riet Cadonau to be elected as an Independent Director at the Company’s forthcoming annual general meeting (AGM). Cadonau’s nomination will join Hasbro’s Deborah Thomas’ announced earlier this month. Cadonau is the Chairman and CEO of dormakaba Holding AG, a global provider of products, solutions,…
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. recently announced that it has elected Amit Banati to its Board of Directors, effective September 21, 2020. “We are excited to welcome Mr. Banati to Fortune Brands’ Board of Directors. His deep financial acumen, general management and operations background and significant experience in the Asia Pacific region will be…
Provider of intelligent payment solutions, Innoviti Payment Solutions recently announced the addition of former Britannia and Unilever senior executive, Neeraj Chandra, to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director. This position was created as a part of the structuring carried out during the recent fund raise from FMO and Bessemer. An alumnus of IIM…
PepsiCo announced that its Board of Directors has elected Segun Agbaje as an independent member of the Board. Agbaje will join the Board and the Audit Committee effective July 15, 2020. Prior to this role, Agbaje served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, a Nigerian multinational financial institution. “I…
Itiviti, a leading technology and service provider to financial institutions worldwide, announced that Elly Hardwick had been appointed to its board of directors to further growth and technology-driven innovation plans for the company. Elly has 25 years’ experience within Fintech, serving as Head of Innovation at Deutsche Bank, and, most recently, Chief Digital Officer of…
Theravance Biopharma, a diversified biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of organ-selective medicines, announced the appointment of Deepika R. Pakianathan to its Board of Directors. Since 2001, Dr. Pakianathan has served as a Managing Member at Delphi Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on biotechnology and medical device investments and leads…