India, Sept. 8 -- HCLTech has announced the appointment of Amitabh Kant, India's former G20 Sherpa and a distinguished civil servant, as an Independent Director on its board, effective from 8th September 2025.

The appointment brings one of India's most respected policy architects and governance reformers into the boardroom of the multinational IT services firm. Kant is widely recognised for his pivotal role in shaping India's modern economic and digital policy landscape.

Kant's most recent role was as India's G20 Sherpa, where his leadership during the nation's presidency culminated in the unanimous adoption of the historic New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. He was instrumental in galvanising global consensus on critical issues, including ...