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…
Pinterest announced it has appointed Andrea Wishom, President at Skywalker Holdings and former Executive Vice President at Harpo Productions, to its Board of Directors. Andrea currently serves as President at Skywalker Holdings, LLC and previously as Chief Operating Officer at Skywalker Properties, LLC. Prior to Skywalker, she spent 20+ years at Harpo Productions, where she…
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…
ŠKODA AUTO announced that Thomas Schäfer has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of ŠKODA AUTO with immediate effect. He replaces Bernhard Maier, who, after almost five years at the head of the board, handed over the position to his successor. Thomas Schäfer began his career in the automotive industry as…
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…
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…
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…
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced that its Board of Directors has decided to induct Subramanian Sarma, Non-Executive Director on the Board, as an Executive Director and elevate S V Desai and T Madhava Das to the Board. The slew of Board level appointments reflects L&T’s resolve to chart an aggressive future in its businesses, L&T…
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…
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…
Computer memory manufacturer Kioxia Holdings Corporation recently announced that it has appointed Michael R. Splinter as an Independent Director, effective immediately. Kioxia was spun off from the Toshiba conglomerate as Toshiba Memory Corporation in 2018. The company in an official statement said, “Splinter is a 40-year veteran of the semiconductor industry and brings various business…
Genpact, a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation, announced that Brian Stevens, Executive Chairman of Neural Magic, has joined its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately. In addition, James Madden has become Chairman of the Board, replacing Robert Scott, who has retired. “I would like to thank Bob Scott for…