Mphasis has announced the appointment of Girish Srikrishna Paranjpe as Chairperson of its Board, effective January 7, 2026. Mr Paranjpe has been serving as an Independent Director of the company since October 2024 and succeeds Jan Kathleen Hier, whose tenure as Chairperson concluded on December 10, 2025.
Mr Paranjpe is a Co-promoter and General Partner at Exfinity Venture Partners, where he is also a member of the Investment Committee. He currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Axis Bank Limited, CRISIL Limited, Axis Max Life Insurance Company Limited, and Modenik Lifestyle Private Limited, and is also a Director at IBS Plc. His appointment brings additional leadership experience across financial services, technology, and investment sectors.
Commenting on the appointment, Nitin Rakesh, CEO and Managing Director of Mphasis, said the company looks forward to Mr Paranjpe’s guidance as it continues to execute its growth strategy. Mr Paranjpe stated that he is honoured to take on the role at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping business and technology, and that he looks forward to working with the Board and management to drive long-term, sustainable value.
Mphasis is an AI-led, platform-focused technology services company that helps global enterprises modernise their IT and operations. Its offerings span cloud, cognitive solutions, and intelligent automation, supported by proprietary platforms such as NeoIPâ„¢ and a human-in-the-loop delivery approach. The company serves clients across industries and focuses on enterprise transformation through secure, scalable, and customer-centric technology solutions.
