Himanshu Agarwal Appointed CFO and Whole-time Director at Info Edge; Board Committees Reconstituted
Info Edge (India) Limited has announced significant changes regarding its senior management and board composition following a meeting of its Directors on June 26, 2026. The company approved the appointment of Mr. Himanshu Agarwal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking his transition to Whole-time Director status, alongside re-constituting key board committees.Mr. Himanshu Agarwal has been appointed as CFO and Additional Director. His designation is set to be that of a Whole-time Director and CFO, effective September 17, 2026. The appointment is for a term spanning five consecutive years, from September 17, 2026, until September 16, 2031, subject to shareholder approval and other statutory approvals.
Mr. Agarwal was approved by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee. He has been confirmed as not related to any of the Company’s Directors and is not disqualified from the office of Director under any SEBI or regulatory orders.
Profile of Himanshu Agarwal
Mr. Himanshu Agarwal possesses over three decades of experience in finance leadership, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and business transformation across listed organizations both domestically and internationally.His extensive background includes senior finance leadership roles at ICI India Limited, AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited, AkzoNobel India Limited (where he previously served as Whole Time Director), Huhtamaki Oyj (Flexible Packaging Division), Bennett, Coleman and Co. Limited (Times Group). He is currently serving as the Whole-Time Director and CFO of Cohance Lifesciences Limited.
Mr. Agarwal has been recognized for his contributions to finance, having received the Best CFO Award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and being listed among the Top 100 India CFOs by the CFO Institute. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), and Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
Board Committee Re-constitution
The Board of Directors approved the re-constitution of various Committees, effective June 27, 2026. These changes ensure smooth transition and continuity in committee functioning, especially following the completion of Mr. Ashish Gupta’s term as an Independent Director on July 20, 2026.Audit Committee Composition:
Ms. Radha Rajappa, Additional Director (Independent Category), was inducted into the Audit Committee. The current composition of the Audit Committee is detailed below:
| S.No. | Name of Member | Category | Position in the Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr. Sanjiv Sachar | Independent Director | Chairman |
| 2. | Mr. Ashish Gupta | Independent Director | Member |
| 3. | Ms. Geeta Mathur | Independent Director | Member |
| 4. | Ms. Radha Rajappa | Independent Director | Member |
Nomination & Remuneration Committee Composition:
Mr. Rajesh Magow, Additional Director (Independent Category), was inducted as a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. He is scheduled to assume the position of Chairman of the Committee starting July 21, 2026, ensuring an orderly leadership transition.
The composition of the committee reflects both current and future roles:
| S.No | Name of Member | Category | Position in the Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr. Ashish Gupta | Independent Director | Chairman & Member until July 20, 2026 |
| 2. | Mr. Kapil Kapoor | Non-Executive Director | Member |
| 3. | Mr. Sanjiv Sachar | Independent Director | Member |
| 4. | Mr. Rajesh Magow | Independent Director | Member from June 27, 2026, and Chairman from July 21, 2026 |
NAUKRI Stock Price Movement
On Thursday, shares of Info Edge (India) Limited shed 2.95%, closing at ₹978.85 as the equity continued its downward trend. The stock traded heavily, with 4.38 million shares exchanged during the session and finishing just above the day's low of ₹976.3.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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