India's Hexaware CEO Srikrishna Quits, EXL Veteran Named Successor
Jetley brings more than 25 years of experience in AI and enterprise transformation as Hexaware prepares for a leadership change.
- On Wednesday, Hexaware Technologies announced Vivek Jetley as CEO Designate, effective October 28, 2026, succeeding Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan after his 12-year tenure.
- Ramakarthikeyan, known as Keech, led Hexaware for 12 years and oversaw its listing on the bourses last year; he will remain as Senior Advisor to ensure smooth transition.
- Jetley brings more than 25 years of experience in data and AI-led transformation, having served as President at Nasdaq-listed EXL leading insurance, healthcare, and life sciences businesses.
- Hexaware aims to accelerate its AI-led services model globally, with Sandra Horbach, Hexaware Board Member and Chair of Americas Corporate Private Equity at Carlyle, praising Jetley's scaling ability.
- The leadership transition arrives as Indian IT services firms navigate AI-related disruption; Hexaware cut its calendar-year 2026 forecast to 6% to 7% following June quarter results.
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Hexaware appoints Vivek Jetley as CEO-designate; Ramakarthikeyan to step down after 12 years
Hexaware Technologies appoints Vivek Jetley as CEO Designate, succeeding Keech in 2026. Jetley brings 25+ years of experience from EXL, aiming to lead Hexaware’s AI-driven growth and transformation.
Hexaware names EXL's Vivek Jetley CEO as Srikrishna exits after 12 years
Ramakarthikeyan Srikrishna, 56, was among India's longest-serving CEOs and oversaw Hexaware’s return to the stock exchanges in February last year. He will remain with the company as a senior advisor and is expected to hand over the reins to Jetley on 28 October 2026.
Hexaware CEO R Srikrishna steps down, Vivek Jetley appointed as CEO-designate
The leadership transition comes as the IT services company looks to accelerate its AI-led growth and scale its services model globally. Current CEO Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan will continue as senior advisor to facilitate a smooth transition.
The Economic Times
communicationstoday.co.inHexaware CEO Srikrishna quits, EXL veteran named successor
The company said Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan had resigned as CEO to pursue personal interests and will be relieved of his duties next month. He held the post for over a decade and also oversaw Hexaware's listing on the bourses last year.
PR Newswire
Hexaware Appoints Vivek Jetley as CEO Designate to Lead its Next Phase of AI-Led Growth
/PRNewswire/ -- Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, today announced the appointment of Vivek Jetley as CEO...
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