CMS Info Systems Ltd Appoints Mr. William Poole VIII as Additional Independent Director

CMS Info Systems Ltd Appoints Mr. William Poole VIII as Additional Independent Director​

CMS Info Systems Ltd has appointed Mr. William Poole VIII as an Additional Director and an Independent Director, effective August 10, 2026, following a recommendation by its Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors.

The appointment of Mr. William Poole VIII is set for a period of three years, with the company planning to appoint him as a Non-Executive Independent Director who is not liable to retire by rotation. His appointment is subject to shareholder approval within the stipulated time frame.

Mr. Poole VIII was appointed to hold office up to the ensuing Annual General Meeting of CMS Info Systems Ltd.

Details of Appointment and Independence​

CMS Info Systems Ltd confirmed that Mr. William Poole VIII satisfies all criteria for independence as prescribed under relevant regulations. The company also stated that he is not barred from holding the Director position by any order from SEBI or other authorities. Furthermore, the board verified that Mr. Poole VIII has no relationship with any of the current Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.

Profile and Background​

Mr. William Poole VIII brings extensive experience in venture capital and technology leadership to CMS Info Systems Ltd. He is identified as a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist who has been actively investing in startups since 1997. In his current role, he is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Capria Ventures, where he also serves as Chief AI Evangelist. Through his work with various high-growth companies in the Global South, he manages over USD 200 million in assets.

Before his venture capital focus, Mr. Poole held a position as Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, where he led several major business lines, including the USD 13 billion Windows client business. He also spearheaded initiatives focused on emerging markets during his time there. Earlier in his career, he founded multiple technology startups, one of which was acquired by Microsoft in 1996.

Mr. William Poole VIII is the co-author of the forthcoming book Flourishing with AI, a publication that focuses on practical strategies for professionals and organizations seeking to thrive amid Artificial Intelligence. He serves as a strategic advisor and board member to several venture and social impact organizations. Mr. Poole holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Brown University and is based in Seattle, USA.

CMSINFO Stock Price Movement​

As of 10:10 AM, shares of CMS Info Systems Limited are slipping by 0.71%, trading at ₹271.2 as the market operates live. The stock has seen a total traded volume of 62,600 shares so far today.