HCLTech on Monday revealed that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Prateek Aggarwal stepped down after a decade-long tenure to pursue new opportunities outside the firm. Aggarwal has served as CFO since October 2018 and will remain with the company until 6 September 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.
The company has appointed Shiv Walia as the new CFO, effective from the same date. Walia, currently serving as Corporate Vice President & Global Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Business Finance Operations, brings over three decades of experience in various finance leadership roles within HCLTech.
Walia has been with the company since 1993, with stints across key markets including India, Singapore, Australia and the United Kingdom.
“Shiv Walia has been integral to our success over the last many years. As a seasoned finance leader, he has played key roles across our various geographies and businesses through multiple business cycles and has extensive knowledge of HCLTech’ s businesses and clients. said C Vijayakumar, CEO & MD, HCL Tech.
“His financial acumen, international experience and pragmatic approach will be invaluable as we respond to technology shifts with speed and continue our profitable growth journey over the coming years,” Vijayakumar added.