The Economic Times

Coforge appoints former Bharti Enterprises executive Akhil Gupta as chairman after board upheaval

Coforge has appointed Akhil Kumar Gupta as its new chairperson and non-executive independent director. This decision comes after the resignation of former chairman O P Bhatt amid controversies surrounding board evaluations. The internal audit revealed discrepancies that affected Coforge's market value significantly. Additionally, the nomination and remuneration committee chairperson D K Singh resigned shortly after. The company aims to stabilize its governance structure following recent boardroom upheavals.