NEW YORK - EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS), a prominent company specializing in data analytics and digital operations solutions, has announced the appointment of Thomas Bartlett as an independent director to its board, effective Monday. Bartlett, who brings extensive experience from his time at American Tower (NYSE:AMT) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), will also serve on the audit and nominating and governance committees of the board.
The company also disclosed that Som Mittal will retire from the board in June 2024, as he has decided not to stand for re-election at the upcoming annual meeting of stockholders. Mittal has been with EXL's board since 2013, contributing significantly to the company's growth with his industry and technology sector expertise.
Board Chair Vikram Pandit expressed enthusiasm for Bartlett's arrival, citing his proven track record in guiding American Tower's growth in market capitalization from approximately $10 billion to $100 billion. CEO Rohit Kapoor echoed this sentiment, highlighting Bartlett's experience in scaling growth, which he believes will be invaluable as EXL continues to position itself as a leading AI and data-led partner for its clients.
Bartlett's career includes a tenure as CEO of American Tower and over two decades at Verizon Communications. His current roles include serving on the board of Otis Worldwide (NYSE:OTIS) Corporation and participation in several prestigious industry groups, such as the World Economic Forum's ICT Board of Governors.
The leadership transition comes as EXL aims to leverage the growing AI economy and drive better business outcomes for its clients across various industries, including insurance, healthcare, banking, and retail.
This article is based on a press release statement from EXL. The company, which was founded in 1999, employs more than 54,000 people globally and is headquartered in New York. For further information about EXL, visit www.exlservice.com.
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