IT services major Infosys on Saturday said its board has approved the appointment of Diane Enberg Jurgens as an additional and independent director for a three-year term, effective April 22, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
The appointment follows a recommendation by the company’s nomination and remuneration committee and was approved by the board in line with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, Infosys said in an exchange filing.
Jurgens, a global technology executive with C-suite and P&L leadership experience, currently serves on the boards of Standard Chartered and World 50. At Standard Chartered, she is an independent non-executive director and a member of the risk and culture & sustainability committees.
She is a strategic Board Member and Technologist with global C-suite experience, P&L leadership, and a proven track record leading transformation across multiple industries. She currently serves on the boards of Standard Chartered and World 50. At Standard Chartered, Diane serves as an Independent, Non-Executive Director and is a member of the Risk and Culture & Sustainability Committees.
Previously, as Chief Information Officer for The Walt Disney Company (2020–2023), she led enterprise technology. She also represented Disney on the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). As Chief Technology Officer at BHP (2015–2020), Diane spearheaded innovation across autonomous systems, cybersecurity, machine learning, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
During her decade in Shanghai, Diane was President & Managing Director of Shanghai OnStar Telematics (2012–2015).
Prior to that, she served as CIO for GM International Operations (2008–2012) and GM China (2006-2008).
Welcoming Diane Jurgens to the Board, D. Sundaram, Lead Independent Director and Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Infosys, said, “We are pleased to welcome Diane Jurgens to the Board. Her expertise in technology, sustainability, general management, business operations, and P&L will greatly benefit Infosys.”
Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, Infosys, said, “I am extremely happy to welcome Diane Jurgens as a member of the Infosys Board. Diane possesses extensive global business experience and expertise in leadership, technology, and business transformation. I look forward to her significant contributions to Infosys.”
Separately, the board also approved the re-appointment of Helene Auriol Potier as an independent director for a second term of five years from May 26, 2026, to May 25, 2031, subject to shareholder approval, the filing said.
