Persistent Systems Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Change in Director(s) of the company.
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Persistent Systems' Board has approved the re-appointment of founder Dr. Anand Deshpande as Managing Director for a fresh 5-year term, from the end of the upcoming 35th AGM until the 40th AGM in 2030. Separately, CEO Sandeep Kalra has been re-appointed as Executive Director for 3 years, effective October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028. Both re-appointments are subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. Both leaders are being retained, ensuring continuity at the top of the company — Dr. Deshpande has led Persistent since its founding in 1990, and Mr. Kalra has over 30 years of IT services experience. No governance concerns were flagged; neither director is debarred by SEBI from holding office.
Positive for stability — retaining both the founder-promoter MD and the CEO signals leadership continuity, which is generally viewed favourably by investors and should have minimal impact on the stock price.