CMS Info Systems Appoints Will Poole as Independent Director Amid Technology Pivot and AI Focus

CMS Info Systems Appoints Will Poole as Independent Director Amid Technology Pivot and AI Focus​

CMS Info Systems Limited, India's leading business services provider, announced the appointment of Mr. William Poole VIII as an Additional Director (Independent). This move is set against the backdrop of CMS accelerating investments in Vision AI and data automation, strengthening its position as a technology-led platform company targeting ambitious 2030 growth.

Mr. Will Poole, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Capria Ventures, brings extensive global experience to the board. His background includes spending over twelve years at Microsoft, where he rose to Corporate Vice President overseeing several business lines. Notably, one such line was the USD 13 billion Windows desktop business, which represented two-thirds of the company's profits during that period. Mr. Poole also played a role in leading Microsoft’s efforts to adapt products for mass-market customers across emerging economies.

Mr. Poole is also recognized as the Chief AI Evangelist at Capria Ventures, a venture firm that invests in technology founders throughout the Global South. Before co-founding Capria Ventures, he had spent more than twelve years with Microsoft and joined the company in 1996 when it acquired eShop, an e-commerce pioneer which he also helped found. He is the co-author of the upcoming book 'Flourishing with AI' and holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Brown University.

Rajiv Kaul, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of CMS Info Systems, commented on the strategic significance of the appointment. "Over two decades, we have grown CMS into a market leader in all our businesses. Will joins our board at an important point in our transformation as we accelerate investments in our Technology & Payment Solutions segment," Mr. Kaul stated. He added that Will's mix of investing discipline and operating judgment is precisely the perspective required to shape the next phase of CMS’s growth.

Mr. Will Poole shared his enthusiasm for joining the company, noting that "CMS has built something rare in India: banking-grade trust and last-mile reach at national scale." He stated, "What draws me to this board is the chance to help transform that foundation into intelligent, technology-led services for the country's financial infrastructure. Some of the most consequential applied AI opportunities will be built in India, serving large national institutions that reach hundreds of millions of citizens."

CMS Info Systems Limited operates an integrated platform encompassing ATM management, retail and currency logistics, and technology and payments. The company serves banks, financial institutions, organized retail, and e-commerce companies across India. CMS boasts a panIndia network covering 97% of districts. Its core technology capabilities include the HAWKAI Vision AI solution and ALGO MVS ATM software.

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CMSINFO Stock Price Movement​

CMS Info Systems Limited shares are edging higher to ₹273.8 as of 10:16 AM, rising 0.24% in live trading. The stock currently trades within an intraday range of ₹270.5 to ₹276, amid a volume of 83,313 shares.