HCLTech declared that France has bestowed the title of “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour) upon its Chairperson, Roshni Nadar Malhotra. The recipient of the award is acknowledged for her business acumen, persistent efforts to foster economic relations between France and India, and steadfast dedication to social and environmental causes.
No matter the recipient’s nationality, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the French Republic for exceptional service to the country is the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, an honor established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. The Grand Master of the Order of the Legion of Honour is the President of the French Republic. At a special ceremony held at the French Residence in Delhi, H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, the Ambassador of France to India, presented the award to the HCLTech Chairperson on behalf of the President of the French Republic.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech, said, “It is my privilege to receive this honor and it underscores the strategic relationship between India and France. HCLTech has a longstanding presence in France, which is a strategic market for us. We are committed to scaling our operations in the country and supporting the digital transformation of French businesses through our differentiated portfolio of services.”
H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, said: “I am delighted to confer the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur on Ms Roshni Nadar Malhotra whose exceptional leadership qualities have helped her carve her own niche in both the corporate and the philanthropic worlds. Under her forward-thinking mindset focused on emerging technologies as AI and cybersecurity, HCL has remained at the cutting-edge of the industry, and has been recognized as an active promoter of business relations between France and India. The French Republic acknowledges today not only Ms Nadar Malhotra’s professional achievements but also her impact on society and her commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between our two countries.”
Since 2009, HCLTech has been operational in France. It is a partner in digital transformation for G2000 French companies in a variety of sectors, such as manufacturing, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace. Beyond business, the company has collaborated with Apprentis d’Auteuil to improve middle school students’ knowledge of software coding in order to strengthen the local technology community.
