Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Tech, has been awarded the “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by France. The award was presented by H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, at a ceremony in Delhi, on behalf of the French President.
The highest Civilian award, it recognizes her contributions to the business world, constant endeavour to promote economic ties between France and India, as well as her unwavering commitment to social and environmental causes.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of 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.”
H.E.Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, said: I am honored to confer the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur on Ms. Roshni Nadar Malhotra for her exceptional leadership in both corporate and philanthropic spheres. Her forward-thinking focus on AI and cybersecurity has kept HCL at the industry’s cutting edge and promoted strong business relations between France and India.
Since 2009, HCLTech has been a digital transformation partner to G2000 French companies in aerospace, manufacturing, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. Beyond business, it has partnered with Apprentis d’Auteuil to improve software coding skills in middle schools and boost the local tech ecosystem.