Ex-US ambassador Vinai Thummalapally joins Cyient's board

Appointment became effective since April 20

Cyient Limited on Monday announced that it has appointed former US Ambassador Vinai Thummalapally to its Board of Directors.

Thummalapally, whose appointment became effective from April 20, will also be a part of the company's various committees including the Board's Leadership, Nomination and Remuneration and Diversity and Inclusion.

Expressing delight over the new appointment, B V R Mohan Reddy, founder and chairman of Cyient, said: "Vinai Thummalapally had a very successful track record in the corporate world and provided distinguished service to the US Government. I am confident that he will bring a significant new perspective and guidance to our Board's leadership team." 

Thummalapally was the US