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HCL Technologies Limited has appointed Jacob Christian Dahl as an Independent Director, effective July 13, 2026, for a term of five consecutive years. Dahl has nearly four decades of experience in international banking, strategy, risk management, governance, and business transformation.
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July 13, 2026
The General Manager The Manager
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Corporate Relationship Department Listing Department
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Exchange Plaza
Dalal Street 5th Floor, Plot No. C-1, Block-G
Mumbai- 400 001 Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra(E)
Mumbai-400 051
BSE Scrip Code: 532281 NSE Scrip Code: HCLTECH
Sub: Appointment of Mr. Jacob Christian Dahl as an Independent Director of the Company
Dear Sir / Madam,
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, we would like to inform you that the Board of Directors in its meeting held today has appointed
Mr. Jacob Christian Dahl (DIN: 11758422) as an Additional Director to hold office as an Independent
Director on the Board of the Company for a term of five consecutive years w.e.f. July 13, 2026 to July
12, 2031 (both days inclusive). The said appointment has been recommended by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee. He is not debarred from holding office as Director by any order of SEBI /
Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority. The approval of the shareholders for his
appointment as an Independent Director shall be taken in the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the
Company.
The necessary information as required in terms of Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with read with SEBI Master Circular No.
HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFDPOD2/I/3762/2026, is enclosed herewith as Annexure 1.
A Press Release being issued by the Company in this regard is enclosed as Annexure-2.
Further, Mr. Jacob Christian Dahl has been co-opted as a member of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee of the Company w.e.f. July 31, 2026.
The above information is being made available on the Company’s website at www.hcltech.com.
The Board meeting commenced at 1:05 P.M. (IST) and concluded at 5:05 P.M. (IST) on July 13, 2026.
This is for your information and records.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For HCL Technologies Limited
Manish Anand
Company Secretary
Encl.:a/a
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Technology Hub, Special Economic Zone Corporate Identity Number: L74140DL1991PLC046369
Plot No. 3A, Sector 126, NOIDA– 201304, UP, India Registered Office:
t: +91 120 4306000 806 Siddharth, 96, Nehru Place, New Delhi -1100019, India
Annexure- 1
Information as required under Regulation 30 - Part A of Para A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015
Sr. Particulars Details
1 Reason for change, viz. Appointment of Mr. Jacob Christian Dahl (DIN: 11758422) as an
Additional Director to hold office as an Independent Director on the
appointment, re-
Board of the Company.
appointment,
The approval of the shareholders for his appointment as an
resignation, removal,
Independent Director shall be taken in the ensuing Annual General
death or otherwise Meeting of the Company.
2 Date of appointment Date of appointment – July 13, 2026
and term of
appointment Term of appointment - For a term of 5 consecutive years starting
from July 13, 2026, to July 12, 2031 (Both days inclusive).
3 Brief Profile Jacob Christian Dahl, aged 62 years, is a highly experienced
banking and financial services leader with nearly four decades of
experience across various domains. He currently serves as an
Independent Director of Danske Bank, one of the leading banking
groups in the Nordic region and chairs its Board's Remuneration
Committee & also serves as a member of the Risk & Compliance
Committee.
Prior to joining Danske Bank's Board in 2022, Jacob spent more
than 25 years 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 the 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
He holds an M.Sc. degree in Economics from the University of
Copenhagen, Denmark.
4 Disclosure of Mr. Jacob Christian Dahl is not related to any Director of the
Company.
relationships between
directors
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Technology Hub, Special Economic Zone Corporate Identity Number: L74140DL1991PLC046369
Plot No. 3A, Sector 126, NOIDA– 201304, UP, India Registered Office:
t: +91 120 4306000 806 Siddharth, 96, Nehru Place, New Delhi -1100019, India
Annexure- 2
HCLTech appoints Jacob Dahl as Independent Director
NOIDA, India, July 13, 2026 — 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.
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries,
delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software,
powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all
major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and
Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and
Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. To
learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.
For further details, please contact:
Meredith Bucaro, Americas - meredith-bucaro@hcltech.com
Elka Ghudial, Europe - elka.ghudial@hcltech.com
James Galvin, APAC - james.galvin@hcltech.com
Nitin Shukla, India, Middle East & Africa- nitin-shukla@hcltech.com