PUNE — Birlasoft Limited has announced a C-suite transition, appointing Madhavan Hariharan as Additional Director, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Director, effective December 8, 2026.
Hariharan moves into the top executive position from his current dual mandate as Group Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy at the CK Birla Group, a post he has held since January 2018. In his group role, he directed financial policy, risk management, and strategic initiatives across operations in India, Europe, and North America. His earlier executive career includes senior roles at PepsiCo, Ashok Leyland, Tata SIA, and Royal Philips.
He succeeds outgoing CEO and MD Angan Guha, who resigns from the board and executive office effective December 7, 2026, citing personal reasons.
