Mphasis appoints Rao as non-executive chairman

New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) Bangalore-based IT services provider Mphasis BFL Ltd today appointed Jaithirth Rao as non-executive chairman effective from November 1, 2006.

He would hold the post after the conclusion of his five-year term as managing director on October 31, 2006, a company statement said.

Mr Rao will replace Stephen Heidt as chairman of the company, who will remain a director on the company's board.

Moreover, the company has also appointed Deepak Patel and Jeroen Tas as its additional directors.

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