Conduent Incorporated announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Harsha V. Agadi, Chairman of Conduent?s Board of Directors, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Agadi succeeds Cliff Skelton, who will step down as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors. All leadership changes are effective immediately.
Mr. Agadi brings over 35 years of executive leadership and corporate governance experience across public and private companies. He joined Conduent?s Board of Directors in 2025, serving as Chairman of the Board, and previously led its Audit Committee. Mr. Agadi has held senior executive positions at Fortune 50 companies.
He has extensive multi-sector experience, having served as Chief Executive Officer of six companies over the past 25 years. He currently serves as Chairman of GHS Holdings, LLC, and is the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Flotek Industries Inc. Mr. Agadi previously served on several public company boards, including Belmond Ltd. and Crawford & Company, where he chaired multiple committees. He also actively participates on several charitable boards.
Mr. Agadi holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Mumbai and an MBA from Duke University?s Fuqua School of Business.
