Alight names Rohit Verma as new CEO effective January 1, 2026

Alight Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) announced that its board of directors has appointed Rohit Verma as chief executive officer and board member, effective January 1, 2026. Current CEO Dave Guilmette will step down on December 31, 2025.

Verma currently serves as president and CEO of Crawford & Company, a global claims management and outsourcing solutions provider. During his tenure as Crawford's CEO since May 2020, the company achieved four consecutive years of record revenue growth, according to the press release.

Prior to his role at Crawford, Verma served as the company's chief operating officer starting in 2017. His previous experience includes senior management positions at Zurich North America and consulting roles at McKinsey & Company and Deloitte. He serves on the board of directors for Ameritas Holding Company.

"Rohit brings a proven history of providing stellar service and delivering meaningful growth," said Russell P. Fradin, chair of Alight's board of directors.

Verma stated he sees "a tremendous opportunity to lead through enhanced innovation, our ability to deliver service excellence, and an unmatched level of client partnership."

Guilmette expressed gratitude for his time leading the company, saying "It has been a privilege to serve Alight and its clients." The board thanked him for efforts to strengthen delivery operations, enhance product innovations, and improve liquidity and margins.

Alight provides cloud-based human capital technology and services, serving organizations and 35 million people and dependents through employee benefits administration across health, wealth, wellbeing and absence management.

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