Conduent Incorporated, a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Harsha V. Agadi, Chairman of Conduent’s Board of Directors, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. As part of this transition, Mr. Agadi will step down as Chairman of the Board, and Margarita Paláu-Hernández has been appointed independent Chair of the Board. Mr. Agadi succeeds Cliff Skelton, who will step down as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors. All leadership changes are effective immediately.
Mr. Agadi said, “Since joining the Conduent Board last year, I have been impressed by the Company’s long-term client relationships, its cutting-edge technologies that propel digital interactions, and the management team’s dedication to innovation and excellence. I am honored to take on this role and grateful for the trust of my fellow Board members. I also want to thank Cliff for his leadership and contributions over the past six years. I look forward to working closely with the Conduent team to leverage the company’s unique strengths, accelerate the pace of our growth, and deliver long-term value for our clients, shareholders, and employees.”
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Ms. Paláu-Hernández said, “I am grateful to the Board for their trust in appointing me independent Chair, and have great confidence in Harsha’s leadership to drive Conduent forward.”
Mr. Skelton said, “Leading Conduent has been a privilege. With the Company well-positioned for the future, this is the right time to begin the transition to a new CEO with the requisite skills and experience to lead the company through its next phase of development. I want to thank the entire Board and my Conduent colleagues for their support over the past several years.”
SOURCE: Businesswire