Innodata Appoints Jayant Chauhan as Chief Financial Officer
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Innodata (Nasdaq: INOD) appointed Jayant Chauhan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Interim CFO Marissa Espineli will become Chief Accounting Officer, reporting to Chauhan.
Innodata reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue growth outlook of approximately 40% or more year-over-year, up from prior guidance of about 35% or more.
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- Appoints Jayant Chauhan as CFO effective July 6, 2026
- Chauhan brings over two decades of finance experience in high-growth technology companies
- Interim CFO Marissa Espineli transitions to Chief Accounting Officer, supporting continuity in finance leadership
- Reaffirms 2026 revenue growth guidance of approximately 40%+ year-over-year
- 2026 revenue growth outlook increased from about 35%+ to ~40%+ year-over-year
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07 | Earnings results | Positive | +86.0% | Record Q1 2026 results and raised 2026 revenue growth guidance. |
| Apr 15 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +6.1% | Announced date and call details for Q1 2026 earnings release. |
| Mar 24 | Annual meeting date | Neutral | -1.4% | Set virtual 2026 annual shareholder meeting date and record date. |
| Feb 26 | Earnings results | Positive | -7.2% | Reported strong Q4 and FY 2025 growth with higher EBITDA and cash. |
| Feb 05 | Earnings date set | Neutral | -7.6% | Announced timing and access details for Q4 and FY 2025 results. |
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Brings More Than Two Decades of Experience in Finance and Scaling High-Growth Technology Companies, Effective July 6, 2026
Interim CFO Marissa Espineli to Transition to Chief Accounting Officer
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / INNODATA INC. (Nasdaq:INOD) ("Innodata" or the "Company") today announced that it has appointed Jayant Chauhan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 6, 2026. At that time, Marissa Espineli, who is serving as the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer, will transition to the new role of Chief Accounting Officer, reporting to Mr. Chauhan.
Mr. Chauhan brings to Innodata more than two decades of experience building and leading finance functions for fast-growing global technology companies. He most recently served as Senior Vice President, M&A at Mphasis, a Blackstone-owned, publicly traded global IT services company, and previously as Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Finance, and CFO of the operated hotels division at OYO, the SoftBank-backed global hospitality platform. With deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, operating finance, capital allocation, investor communication, and mergers-and-acquisitions, Mr. Chauhan will support Innodata in scaling its position in the generative AI value chain and strengthening its financial foundation to drive continued growth.
"We are excited to welcome a seasoned finance executive like Jayant to Innodata, who brings complementary skills and capabilities to our leadership team, including expertise in capital allocation, capital markets, and investor communications," said Jack Abuhoff, Chief Executive Officer. "Innodata is experiencing exponential growth, fueled by our strong and growing customer base and innovative solutions and technology at the intersection of data and AI. Last quarter, our quarterly revenue exceeded our total annual revenue from just three years ago. Jayant's vast industry knowledge and strong track record of building disciplined, scalable finance teams to support global technology companies at scale makes him the ideal person to help Innodata continue to execute its long-term growth strategy and drive shareholder value."
"Innodata is at the center of one of the most important shifts in technology, providing the data, evaluation, and trust infrastructure required to build high-performing generative AI," said Mr. Chauhan. "I've spent the majority of my career supporting ambitious companies scale with discipline, allocate capital judiciously, and convert momentum into durable, profitable growth. It's a compelling time for Innodata as the company embarks on the next phase of growth, and I am excited to partner with the talented Innodata team to deliver on the tremendous opportunity ahead."
Abuhoff continued, "We are also pleased that the organization will continue to benefit from Mariz's leadership as Chief Accounting Officer, where she will continue to lead our financial reporting, compliance, and finance operations on a global basis."
Reaffirm 2026 Outlook
The Company is reaffirming its full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance as provided on May 7, 2026. Innodata continues to expect revenue growth of approximately
Additional information regarding current outlook, including the definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures referenced herein and related reconciliations, is included in our earnings release dated May 7, 2026, which is available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://investor.innodata.com/overview/default.aspx.
About Jayant Chauhan
Jayant Chauhan most recently served as Senior Vice President, M&A, at Mphasis, a Blackstone-owned, publicly listed global IT services company with over
About Innodata
Innodata (Nasdaq:INOD) is a global data engineering company. We believe that data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are inextricably linked. Our mission is to enable the responsible advancement of artificial intelligence by providing the data, evaluation frameworks, and human expertise required to build AI systems that can be trusted at scale. We provide a range of transferable solutions, platforms, and services for Generative AI / AI builders and adopters. In every relationship, we honor our 36+ year legacy delivering the highest quality data and outstanding outcomes for our customers.
Visit www.innodata.com to learn more.
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Company Contact
Aneesh Pendharkar
investor@innodata.com
(201) 371-8000
SOURCE: Innodata Inc.
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