India's Digital Pioneer Dr. RS Sharma Joins Sify Board, Boosting Tech Leadership
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sify Technologies Limited has announced the appointment of Dr. Ram Sewak Sharma as an Independent Director to its Board, effective June 20, 2025. Dr. Sharma will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee and Chairman of the Compensation/Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Dr. Sharma brings over four decades of distinguished experience in Information and Communication Technologies. His notable positions include:
- Founding Director General of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
- Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
- Secretary of Department of Electronics and Information Technology
Dr. Sharma's academic credentials include a PhD from IIT Delhi, master's degrees in mathematics from IIT Kanpur and computer science from UC Riverside. He played a crucial role in implementing Aadhaar, India's pioneering biometric identity system. The appointment was formalized through a press release dated June 24, 2025.
Positive
- Appointment of Dr. Ram Sewak Sharma, a highly qualified technology and regulatory expert, as Independent Director, bringing extensive experience in IT, telecommunications, and digital identity systems
- Dr. Sharma's appointment strengthens the Board's oversight capabilities, particularly in technology and regulatory matters, given his experience as former Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
- The new director brings valuable expertise in digital transformation and government relations, having led the implementation of Aadhaar, India's largest biometric identity system
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- None.