Conduent Appoints Harsha V. Agadi as Chief Executive Officer

Core Viewpoint - Conduent Incorporated has appointed Harsha V. Agadi as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Cliff Skelton, who has stepped down from his roles [1][2]. Leadership Changes - Harsha V. Agadi will also step down as Chairman of the Board, with Margarita Paláu-Hernández appointed as the new independent Chair [1]. - Cliff Skelton expressed gratitude for his tenure and indicated that the company is well-positioned for future growth [2]. Executive Background - Harsha V. Agadi has over 35 years of executive leadership experience and has served as CEO of six companies in the past 25 years [3][4]. - Agadi joined Conduent's Board in 2025 and previously led its Audit Committee [3]. - Margarita Paláu-Hernández is the Founder and CEO of Hernández Ventures and has served on various boards, including Icahn Enterprises [6][7]. Company Overview - Conduent provides digital business solutions and services across commercial, government, and transportation sectors, focusing on enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiencies [9][10]. - The company employs approximately 53,000 associates and processes significant volumes of transactions, including $85 billion in government payments annually and nearly 13 million tolling transactions daily [10].