Conduent Appoints Harsha V. Agadi as CEO
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 16 2026
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Conduent announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Harsha V. Agadi, Chairman of Conduent's Board of Directors, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. As part of this transition, Agadi will step down as Chairman of the Board, and Margarita Palau-Hernandez has been appointed independent Chair of the Board. 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. Agadi said, "Since joining the Conduent Board last year, I have been impressed by the Company's long-term client relationships, its cutting-edge technologies that propel digital interactions, and the management team's dedication to innovation and excellence. I am honored to take on this role and grateful for the trust of my fellow Board members. I also want to thank Cliff for his leadership and contributions over the past six years. I look forward to working closely with the Conduent team to leverage the company's unique strengths, accelerate the pace of our growth, and deliver long-term value for our clients, shareholders, and employees."
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Analyst Views on CNDT
Wall Street analysts forecast CNDT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CNDT is 7.00 USD with a low forecast of 7.00 USD and a high forecast of 7.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About CNDT
Conduent Incorporated is a global technology-led business process solutions and services company. The Company’s Commercial segment provides business process services that span its clients’ business processes end-to-end from the front-office to the back-office for a variety of commercial industries. Its technology-led solutions and services include Customer Experience Management (CXM), Business Operations Solutions (BOS), Healthcare Claims and Administration Solutions and Human Capital Solutions (HCS). Its Government segment provides government-centric services and solutions to U.S. federal, state, local and foreign governments for public assistance, healthcare programs and administration, transaction processing, payment services and case management. Its Transportation segment provides systems, support and revenue-generating solutions to government transportation agency clients. It delivers mission-critical tolling, transit and digital payment solutions that streamline operations.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Conduent Appoints New CEO Harsha V. Agadi, Board Chair Transition
- Leadership Change: Conduent has appointed Harsha V. Agadi as CEO effective immediately, while he steps down as Chairman, with Margarita Paláu-Hernández taking over as independent Chair, demonstrating the company's swift decision-making in executive transitions.
- Former CEO Departure: Cliff Skelton will resign from his roles as CEO, President, and Board member, marking a strategic shift as the company faces revenue declines and market challenges, which may impact future operational directions.
- Board Structure Adjustment: The appointment of new Chair Margarita Paláu-Hernández aims to enhance the board's independence and governance capabilities, thereby improving decision-making efficiency in a complex market environment.
- Market Reaction Expectations: This leadership transition may have a short-term impact on Conduent's stock price, particularly as the company seeks to stabilize revenue amidst AI-driven expansion and government policy challenges.
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Conduent Appoints Harsha Agadi as CEO, Aiming for Growth Acceleration
- Leadership Transition: Conduent has appointed Harsha V. Agadi as CEO while Margarita Paláu-Hernández takes over as independent Chair of the Board, aiming to leverage Agadi's leadership experience for future growth.
- Experienced CEO: Agadi brings over 35 years of executive leadership and corporate governance experience, having served as CEO for multiple Fortune 50 companies, which is expected to enhance Conduent's competitive position in the market.
- Clear Strategic Goals: Agadi emphasized a focus on accelerating company growth and delivering long-term value for clients, shareholders, and employees, reflecting Conduent's ambition in the digital business solutions sector.
- Board Confidence: New Chair Paláu-Hernández expressed confidence in Agadi's leadership, highlighting the Board's support and trust in the company's future development, indicating stability in the governance structure.
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