Thimaya Subaiya
GenpactAbout Thimaya Subaiya
Thimaya Subaiya was appointed to Genpact’s Board of Directors effective July 31, 2025; he is 47 and holds an MBA from the ENPC School of International Management . He serves as Executive Vice President of Operations at Cisco, with prior roles as Cisco’s Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Customer Experience Officer, and earlier positions at Salesforce and Oracle .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Operations | 2018–present | Oversees operations, Security & Trust, supply chain and IT |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Chief Transformation Officer | Not disclosed (8-K did not provide dates) | Led shift toward software and as‑a‑service |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Chief Customer Experience Officer | Not disclosed (8-K did not provide dates) | Drove adoption and partner engagement in Success Portfolio |
| Salesforce | Executive role (title not disclosed) | Not disclosed (prior to 2018) | Not disclosed |
| Oracle | Executive role (title not disclosed) | Not disclosed (prior to 2018) | Not disclosed |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Public Company Boards / Committee Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Operations | 2018–present | None disclosed for Subaiya |
Board Governance
- Director since July 31, 2025; committee assignments for Mr. Subaiya were not disclosed at appointment .
- Genpact’s board structure features an independent Chair (James Madden) and all board committees comprised entirely of independent directors under NYSE rules .
- Independence status for Mr. Subaiya was not explicitly stated; he is a non‑employee director receiving standard director compensation .
- Board met 8 times in 2024, with directors standing for reelection averaging 91% attendance; Subaiya was appointed mid‑2025, so his 2024 attendance is not applicable .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Standard Annual (Non‑Employee Directors) | 2025 Pro‑Rated for Subaiya | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base cash retainer | $70,000 | ~$29,000 (from July 31 to year‑end) | Paid quarterly |
| RSU grant (value) | $210,000 per year | ~$87,500 (pro‑rated) | RSUs based on closing price at grant |
| Board Chair additional cash | $65,000 (Chair only) | N/A for Subaiya | Chair also receives $120,000 RSUs |
| Committee membership retainers | Audit: $22,500; Compensation: $17,500; Nominating & Governance: $17,500 | Not disclosed for Subaiya | Paid quarterly |
| Committee chair retainers | Audit Chair: $47,500; Compensation Chair: $32,500; Nominating & Governance Chair: $32,500 | Not disclosed for Subaiya | Paid quarterly |
Performance Compensation
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Performance-based director compensation | None; non‑employee directors do not receive non‑equity incentive plan compensation . |
| RSU vesting convention (directors) | Annual director RSUs vested on December 31 of the grant year; underlying shares issued at the end of the subsequent year (e.g., 2024 RSUs vested Dec 31, 2024; shares issuable Dec 31, 2025) . |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Person | Current Public Company Boards | Potential Interlocks/Conflicts Disclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Thimaya Subaiya | None disclosed | None disclosed; Genpact’s related-party policy requires audit committee review of transactions with directors/officers ≥$120,000; no related person transactions involving directors/executives in 2024 beyond one family employment disclosure unrelated to Subaiya . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Transformation and operating leadership in large-scale technology organizations (Cisco), including software/as‑a‑service transitions and customer experience programs .
- Operational oversight across security, supply chain, IT—relevant to Genpact’s focus on Data‑Tech‑AI, partnerships, and AI‑led transformation highlighted in 2024–2025 shareholder letters .
Equity Ownership
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (as of Mar 25, 2025) | Not disclosed for Subaiya; appointment occurred on July 31, 2025 after the 2025 proxy record date . |
| Director share ownership guidelines | Non‑employee directors must hold Genpact shares valued at 5x annual cash retainer within five years of appointment; must retain 100% of shares from RSU vesting until guideline met . |
| Hedging/pledging | Prohibited for directors under Genpact’s insider trading policy . |
Governance Assessment
- Board effectiveness: Subaiya adds deep operational and transformation expertise aligned with Genpact’s stated priorities in Data‑Tech‑AI and AI‑led transformation, potentially strengthening oversight of large‑scale execution and partner ecosystems .
- Independence & alignment: He is a non‑employee director under the standard program; Genpact emphasizes independent board committees, robust evaluations, and executive sessions led by the independent Chair .
- Incentives and ownership: Director compensation emphasizes equity over cash (annual RSUs) and stronger alignment via increased ownership guideline to 5x cash retainer in 2024, with trading and hedging restrictions supporting investor alignment .
- Conflicts/red flags: No related‑party transactions disclosed involving Subaiya; company policy mandates audit committee review for any future transactions; no pledging allowed under policy .