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HCLTech named among world’s most admired companies for 2026
NOIDA: HCLTech has scored a fresh global endorsement. The India-born technology giant has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 list, a ranking that spotlights corporate heavyweights for management quality, innovation and staying power.
The citation recognises HCLTech’s steady performance, technology-led innovation and long-term value creation for clients, employees and stakeholders, as the race to harness AI reshapes corporate priorities.
“This recognition reflects the trust our people earn every day from clients and partners,” said C. Vijayakumar, chief executive officer and managing director at HCLTech. “It underscores the strength of our purpose—bringing together the best of technology and our people. As the technology landscape evolves, we remain focused on delivering meaningful, AI-driven outcomes while creating a positive impact for our clients, our people, our communities, and the planet.”
Fortune’s list is drawn from a survey of more than 3,000 executives, board members and analysts, who rate firms on nine yardsticks including quality of management, innovation, global competitiveness, talent attraction and social responsibility. HCLTech earned its place as a most admired company in IT services, buoyed by strong ratings from clients and industry partners.
“Fortune is proud to celebrate the companies on this year’s World’s Most Admired Companies list; they have set the bar for real innovation, resilient leadership and global impact,” said Alyson Shontell, editor in chief and chief content officer at Fortune. “As rapidly advancing technologies such as AI transform entire industries, these organisations stand out for their ability to evolve with purpose and foresight, consistently shaping the path forward for global business, and the future of how we work and lead.”
The numbers underline the scale. HCLTech employs more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, spanning AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software services, alongside a portfolio of technology products. It serves industries from financial services and manufacturing to life sciences, telecoms, retail and public services. Consolidated revenue for the 12 months
ending December 2025 reached $14.5bn.
In a market hungry for proof over promise, the accolade gives HCLTech a timely sheen—another badge in the bruising global contest to turn AI ambition into hard results.
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Boeing appoints Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering function
Seasoned finance leader to steer budgets and strategy across global centres
BENGALURU: Boeing’s finance cockpit has a new pilot, and he is no stranger to turbulence or transformation. Boeing has appointed Barun as head of FP&A for global engineering, placing him at the centre of financial strategy for its worldwide engineering and technology operations.
Based in Bengaluru, Barun steps into a role that is as expansive as it is critical. He will serve as the primary finance lead for Boeing’s Engineering and Technology Centers globally, working closely with executive leadership to shape financial decisions, manage complex budgets, and design scalable finance processes that support the company’s growing engineering footprint.
In a note announcing his move Barun said, “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Boeing Global Engineering. This opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me not just from a professional standpoint, but also for what Boeing represents globally.” He added that he looks forward to contributing to an organisation that continues to shape the future of aerospace and innovation.
Barun’s mandate spans strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement. From directing large-scale budgets and schedules to influencing long-term organisational goals, the role blends financial discipline with business foresight. He will also lead cross-functional teams and partner with finance colleagues worldwide to support engineering programmes across geographies, including India.
The appointment caps a long stint at Juniper Networks, where Barun spent over a decade, most recently as finance senior manager. There, he led FP&A for global product business units and G&A functions, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. He also played a key role in enterprise-wide transformation, including spearheading an Oracle to SAP ERP migration and building advanced analytics capabilities using tools such as Tableau and SAP Analytics Cloud.
His earlier career includes finance leadership roles at Sony India Software Centre, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Mphasis, where he focused on financial planning, governance frameworks, and operational efficiency across global delivery centres.
A chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Barun brings nearly two decades of experience across financial planning, digital transformation, and analytics-led decision making.
His appointment comes at a time when global engineering operations are becoming increasingly complex and distributed, requiring sharper financial oversight and agile planning. With Barun at the helm of FP&A for engineering, Boeing appears to be tightening its financial playbook as it looks to scale innovation with discipline.
