HCL Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Bhavani Balasubramanian as an Independent Director of the company with effect from January 12, 2024. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Bhavani has over four decades of experience in auditing a variety of clients, including listed companies and multinationals across different industries. She held several leadership positions at Deloitte, including the Audit and Assurance Partner of Deloitte India.

She has also served extensively as a member in Deloitte's international councils and working groups. Bhavani serves as an Independent Director on the Boards of other public limited companies. She has served as a member in the Auditing standards Board of the Institute of Chartered accountants of India.

She is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Currently, she is a Strategic Consultant in diversity and inclusion. Considering her vast experience, expertise and knowledge, the Board has co-opted her as a member of the Audit and the Risk Management Committees of the Company.