Happiest Minds Technologies Limited today announced significant changes to its leadership structure, effective immediately. The Bengaluru-based IT company has promoted Joseph Anantharaju to Co-Chairman and CEO from his previous role as Executive Vice Chairman and President of PDES Division.

The shares of Happiest Minds Technologies Limited were trading at ₹641.55, down by ₹1.35 or 0.21 per cent on the NSE today at 3.10 pm.

In his expanded role, Anantharaju will oversee all business divisions including Product & Digital Engineering Services, Infrastructure Management & Security Services, and GenAI Business Services. The Analytics Center of Excellence and People Practice will also report to him.

Venkatraman Narayanan continues as Managing Director and CFO, handling corporate functions including Finance, Talent Acquisition, Internal IT, Learning & Development, ESG, CSR, Procurement, and Administration.

Both executives will report independently to Ashok Soota, who transitions to the role of Chairman and Chief Mentor. According to Soota, these changes are expected to “accelerate future growth and more streamlined working” for the company.

The restructuring comes as Happiest Minds finalises its fiscal year 2027 plans, with the company reporting an encouraging organic growth outlook. The self-described “Born Digital. Born Agile” company specialises in digital transformation services across multiple industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, banking, and technology sectors.

Happiest Minds has operations in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East, and has been recognised for excellence in corporate governance by Golden Peacock and ICSI.