HCLTech appoints Jacob Dahl as Independent Director

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced the appointment of Jacob Christian Dahl as an Independent Director effective July 13, 2026.

Jacob brings with him nearly four decades of experience across international banking, strategy, risk management, governance and business transformation. He currently serves as an Independent Director of Danske Bank, one of the leading banking groups in the Nordic region.

Jacob spent over two and half decades at McKinsey & Company, where he served as Senior Partner and held several global leadership roles, including Co-Leader of Global Banking Practice and Leader of Asia Banking Practice. He also led McKinsey's Financial Services practices across Africa, the Middle East and Europe, advising leading financial institutions on strategy, business transformation, technology adoption, risk management and regulatory matters. Earlier in his career, he served as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Basisbank, Head of Corporate and Private Banking at Carnegie and Head of Bonds & Managing Director of the stockbroking business at Lannung Bank A/S.

Commenting on the appointment, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech said, "We are pleased to have a global leader like Jacob as part of the HCLTech Board. I am confident his experience will add tremendous value to HCLTech's growth strategy."

"I am delighted to join HCLTech's distinguished Board as the company advances its exciting growth journey amid AI-led transformation across global enterprises. I look forward to working with Roshni and my fellow Board members," said Jacob Dahl.

Shares of HCL Technologies Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 1221.00 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 1162.65. The total number of shares traded during the day was 590583 in over 19242 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 1237.15 and intraday low of 1162.40. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 711816854.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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