# HCL Technologies has appointed Kimsuka Narsimhan as an independent director, effective immediately.

*business · news · 2026-04-20 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- HCL Technologies has appointed Kimsuka Narsimhan as an independent director effective immediately.
- Narsimhan brings 35 years of leadership in finance, risk management, and global strategy roles.
- She previously served as CFO for Asia Pacific at Kimberly-Clark and India Region at PepsiCo.
- Narsimhan's board experience includes audit, ESG, and risk management committees at major companies.

**Companies:** HCL Technologies, PepsiCo, Unilever, Astra Zeneca, Kimberly-Clark, Bharti Airtel, Akzo Nobel, Meesho
**Countries:** India, Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia

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