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California Software Co. Ltd. — Board/Management Information 2021
Jul 31, 2021
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CIN: L72300TN1992PLC022135
Registered Office: Workflo, Greeta Towers, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, OMR Phase 1, Chennai 600096 Phone +91 04439103620 Email: [email protected] www.calsoftgroup.com/www.calsof.com
July 31, 2021
To
National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE LIMITED Symbol – CALSOFT Security Code - 532386 Exchange Plaza, PHIROZE JEEJEEBHOY TOWERS 5 thFloor, Plot No. C/1, G Block, DALAL STREET Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 051 MUMBAI-400001
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: Appointment of Directors - Disclosures as per Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we wish to inform you that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held today, August 31, 2021 between 10.00 am – 12.00 noon at Registered office, have appointed the following persons on the Board of the company subject to the approval of members of the Company in the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company:
1. Mr. Frederick Ivor Bendle (DIN: 03156399) as a Non-Executive Directorof the Board.
Profile of Mr. Frederick Ivor Bendle
He has been Chief Financial Officer of Chemoil, a Glencore Company since August 2012, Prior to this, Fred was head of the Chemoil back-office service company "CAMS" and then as Chief Executive Officer of Calsoft and as a Director of Chemoil-Adani Pte. Ltd. He has held several senior roles for Glencore including Project Director for the multi-billion dollar "Cartagena Refinery Expansion Project" in Colombia, CFO of the Fujairah Refinery Company in the UAE and the Lisichansk Refinery in Ukraine. He also represented Glencore in the acquisition and management of oil production assets in Russia and West Africa. Prior to Glencore, he has spent three years with Kuwait Petroleum Limited as CFO of oil exploration and production operations in Egypt and Tunisia and was previously CFO of a London listed oil Exploration Company and CFO of a Canadian listed oil services group.
Frederick Bendle is a Graduate in Law and has been a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales since 1982.
He is also being appointed as a Chairman of the Company.
He does not have any relation to any member of the Board of Directors of the company.
He does not hold any shares in the company as on the date of his appointment.

CIN: L72300TN1992PLC022135
Registered Office: Workflo, Greeta Towers, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, OMR Phase 1, Chennai 600096 Phone +91 04439103620
Email: [email protected] www.calsoftgroup.com/www.calsof.com
Details of other directorships:
| CIN/FCRN | Company Name | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| U64201KA2001PTC029221 | Aspire Communications Private Limited | 26/09/2012 | - |
| U72200TN2003PTC112344 | Inatech India Private Limited | 26/09/2012 | - |
| U72900TN2012FTC087025 | GlencoreInformationServices Private | 31/07/2012 | - |
| Limited |
2. Mr. Gopalakrishna Rao Purushothama (DIN: 07556751) as an Independent Non Executive Director
Profile of Mr. Gopalakrishna Rao Purushothama
He is an entrepreneur with 12 years of experience in setting up manufacturing units, IT park, managing various businesses and having a demonstrated track record of executing diversified projects. He has gained expertise in anticipating turbulence, leading in uncertainty, and restoring confidence.
He is a science graduate from the University of Mysore and holds a post graduate degree in business administration.
He is being appointed for a period of five years with effect from today.
He does not have any relation to any member of the Board of Directors of the company.
He does not hold any shares in the company as on the date of his appointment.
Details of other directorships:
| CIN/FCRN | Company Name | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| U24239KA2020PTC142236 | Vindecare Pharma Private Limited | 15/12/2020 | - |
| U63023KA2019PTC127148 | Polar Infosystems India Private Limited | 19/08/2019 | - |
| U65999KA2021PTC142993 | Clairvoyance Business Holdings PrivateLimited | 09/01/2021 | - |
3. Dr. Ashok Godavarthi (DIN: 08389864) as an Independent Director Non Executive Director
Dr. Ashok Godavarthi is a Biotechnologist, having 20 years of experience in handling biotechnological research products, presently working as Chief Executive Officer at Radiant Research Services Pvt Ltd, Bangalore involved in pre-clinical and clinical research services to Pharma, Herbal, Ayurveda, Nutraceutical and Cosmetic industries. He also worked in R&D center of Himalaya Drug Company, Bangalore, involved in development of drugs against cancer, viral disease and metabolic disorders.

CIN: L72300TN1992PLC022135
Registered Office: Workflo, Greeta Towers, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, OMR Phase 1, Chennai 600096 Phone +91 04439103620
Email: [email protected] www.calsoftgroup.com/www.calsof.com
Dr. Ashok Godavarthi holds a post graduate degree in Pharmacy and Doctor of Philosophy.
He is being appointed for a period of five years with effect from today.
He does not have any relation to any member of the Board of Directors of the company.
He does not hold any shares in the company as on the date of his appointment.
Details of other directorships:
| CIN/FCRN | Company Name | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| U73200KA2021PTC147583 | Bangalore Archivals Private Limited | 18/08/2021 | |
| AAO-4823 | Excentrio Therapeutics LLP | 29/11/2019 | - |
4. Mr. B. Duraisamy (DIN: 09258691) as an Independent Director Non Executive Director
Profile of Mr. B. Duraisamy:
Professor Dr B. Duraisamy having more than 30 years of experience in Research and Development guided more than 10 research projects and also he was teaching post graduate students at Dr MGR Medical University and JSS University. He published more than 50 research publications at various international Scientific Journals.
Dr B. Duraisamy holds a post graduate degree and PhD.
He is being appointed for a period of five years with effect from today.
He does not have any relation to any member of the Board of Directors of the company.
He does not hold any shares in the company as on the date of his appointment.
Details of other directorships: NONE
5. Mr. Vijayakumar M (DIN: 07892448) as an Executive Director
Profile of Mr. Vijayakumar M
A Software Engineering professional with over 25 years of experience in in Business Analyst, Testing and Validation of software's, Development of Mobile application. Presently working as Vice President at Calsoft involved in the design and validation of Artificial Intelligence and IoT integrated e Commerce Platforms and also various software's for global commerce. He has been working various companies including National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) and Kuwait International Bank (KIB), Kuwait, Middle East.

CIN: L72300TN1992PLC022135
Registered Office: Workflo, Greeta Towers, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, OMR Phase 1, Chennai 600096 Phone +91 04439103620
Email: [email protected] www.calsoftgroup.com/www.calsof.com
Mr. Vijayakumar Madhavan holds a post graduate degree.
He is being appointed for a period of five years with effect from today.
Mr. Vijayakumar Madhavan is not having any relation with existing Board of Members of the company.
Mr. Vijayakumar Madhavan holds 4,00,000 lakhs shares of the company.
Details of other directorships:
| CIN/FCRN | Company Name | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| U24232TN2015PTC101141 | Global Allied Pharmaceuticals PrivateLimited | 03/05/2017 | - |
| U73100TN2007PTC064311 | Roxaane Research Private Limited | 03/05/2017 | - |
| U73200TN2013PTC089933 | HysynthBioTechnologiesPrivateLimited | 03/05/2017 | - |
Beside the above, the Board of Directors has also approved the Board's Report together with its Annexures, including Corporate Governance Report, Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the Financial Year 2020-21 and fixed 18th August 2021 as the cut-off date for the purpose of determining the members eligible to vote for the resolution placed before the ensuing AGM.
Further details of the above mentioned persons are annexed as **'Annexure-A'**to this outcome.
We request you to kindly take the above on record.
Thanking you.
Yours truly, For California Software Company Limited
Dr Vasudevan Mahalingam Managing Director

CIN: L72300TN1992PLC022135
Registered Office: Workflo, Greeta Towers, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, OMR Phase 1, Chennai 600096 Phone +91 04439103620
Email: [email protected] www.calsoftgroup.com/www.calsof.com
Annexure-A
Details under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read along with SEBI Circular CIR/CFD/CMD/4/2015 dated September 09, 2015
1. Mr. Frederick Ivor Bendle (DIN: 03156399) as a Director of the Board.
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasonforchangeviz:appointment,resignation, removal, death or otherwise | Appointment |
| 2. | Date of Appointment/ Cessation& term ofappointment | Appointed as a Director of the Board, for aterm of 5 years with effect from July 31,2021 for a tenure of 5 (five) years subject toapproval of members of the Company. |
| 3. | Brief Profile | FrederickIvorBendlehasbeenChiefFinancial Officer of Chemoil, a GlencoreCompany since August 2012, he was alsohead of the Chemoil back-office servicecompany"CAMS"andthenasChiefExecutiveOfficerofCalsoftandasaDirector of Chemoil-Adani Pte. Ltd. He is aGraduate in Law and has been a member ofThe Institute of Chartered Accountants ofEngland and Wales since 1982. |
| 4. | Disclosureofrelationshipsbetweendirectors | Mr. Frederick Ivor Bendle is not related toany of the Directors of the Company |
| Personal Details of Appointee | ||
| 5. | Name | Mr. Frederick Ivor Bendle |
| DIN | 03156399 | |
| Date of Birth | 06-04-1956 | |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate in Law |

CIN: L72300TN1992PLC022135
Registered Office: Workflo, Greeta Towers, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, OMR Phase 1, Chennai 600096 Phone +91 04439103620
Email: [email protected] www.calsoftgroup.com/www.calsof.com
2. Mr. Gopalakrishna Rao Purushothama (DIN: 07556751)
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasonforchangeviz:appointment,resignation, removal, death or otherwise | Appointment |
| 2. | Date of Appointment/ Cessation & term ofappointment | Appointed as a Non-Executive IndependentDirector, for a term of 5 years with effectfrom July 31, 2021 for a tenure of 5 (five)years subject to approval of members of theCompany. |
| 3. | Brief Profile | Entrepreneur, 12 years of experience insetting up manufacturing units, IT park,managing various businesses and having ademonstrated track record of executingdiversified projects. Expertise in anticipatingturbulence,leadinginuncertainty,andrestoring confidence.A science graduate from the University ofMysore and holds a post graduate degree inbusiness administration. |
| 4. | Disclosureofrelationshipsbetweendirectors | Mr. Gopalakrishna Rao Purushothama is notrelated to any of the Directors of theCompany |
| Personal Details of Appointee | ||
| 5. | Name | Mr. Gopalakrishna Rao Purushothama |
| DIN | 07556751 | |
| Date of Birth | 01-05-1985 | |
| Educational Qualifications | MBA |

CIN: L72300TN1992PLC022135
Registered Office: Workflo, Greeta Towers, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, OMR Phase 1, Chennai 600096 Phone +91 04439103620
Email: [email protected] www.calsoftgroup.com/www.calsof.com
3. Mr. Ashok Godavarthi (DIN: 08389864)
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasonforchangeviz:appointment,resignation, removal, death or otherwise | Appointment |
| 2. | Date of Appointment/ Cessation& term ofappointment | 28th July 2021. Appointed as Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director, for a term of 5 yearswith effect from 28th July, 2021 for a tenureof 5 (five) years subject to approval ofmembers of the Company. |
| 3. | Brief Profile | Dr. Ashok Godavarthi is a Biotechnologist,having 20 years of experience in handlingbiotechnologicalresearchproducts,presently working as Chief Executive OfficeratRadiantResearchServicesPvtLtd,Bangaloreinvolvedinpre-clinicalandclinical research services to Pharma, Herbal,Ayurveda,NutraceuticalandCosmeticindustries. He also worked in R&D center ofHimalayaDrugCompany,Bangalore,involved in development of drugs againstcancer,viraldiseaseandmetabolicdisorders. |
| 4. | Disclosureofrelationshipsbetweendirectors | Mr. Ashok Godavarthiis not having anyrelationship with Directors of the Board |
| Personal Details of Appointee | ||
| 5. | Name | Mr. Ashok Godavarthi |
| DIN | 08389864 | |
| Date of Birth | 29-08-1977 | |
| Educational Qualifications | M. Pharmacy, PhD. |

CIN: L72300TN1992PLC022135
Registered Office: Workflo, Greeta Towers, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, OMR Phase 1, Chennai 600096 Phone +91 04439103620
Email: [email protected] www.calsoftgroup.com/www.calsof.com
4. Dr. DuraiswamyBasuvaiah (DIN: 09258691)
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasonforchangeviz:appointment, | Appointment |
| resignation, removal, death or otherwise | ||
| 2. | Date of Appointment/ Cessation& term ofappointment | AppointedasanNon-ExecutiveIndependent Director for a term of 5 yearswith effect from July 31, 2021 for a tenureof 5 (five) years subject to approval ofmembers of the Company. |
| 3. | Brief Profile | Professor Dr B. Duraisamy having more than30 years of experience in Research andDevelopment,guidedmorethan10research projects and also he was teachingpost graduate students at Dr MGR MedicalUniversity and JSS University. He publishedmore than 50 research publications atvarious international Scientific Journals.DrB. Duraisamy holds a post graduatedegree and PhD. |
| 4. | Disclosureofrelationshipsbetweendirectors | Dr. DuraiswamyBasuvaiahis not related toany of the Directors of the Company |
| Personal Details of Appointee | ||
| 5. | Name | Dr. DuraiswamyBasuvaiah |
| DIN | 09258691 | |
| Date of Birth | 05-02-1961 | |
| Educational Qualifications | M. Pharm., Ph.D. |

CIN: L72300TN1992PLC022135
Registered Office: Workflo, Greeta Towers, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, OMR Phase 1, Chennai 600096 Phone +91 04439103620
Email: [email protected] www.calsoftgroup.com/www.calsof.com
5. Mr. Vijayakumar M (DIN: 07892448) as an Executive Director
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasonforchangeviz:appointment,resignation, removal, death or otherwise | Appointment |
| 2. | Date of Appointment/ Cessation& term ofappointment | Appointed as a Executive Director of theBoard, for a term of 5 years with effect fromJuly 31, 2021 for a tenure of 5 (five) yearssubject to approval of members of theCompany. |
| 3. | Brief Profile | A Software Engineering professional withover 25 years of experience in in BusinessAnalyst,TestingandValidationofsoftware's,DevelopmentofMobileapplication.PresentlyworkingasVicePresident at Calsoft involved in the designand validation of Artificial Intelligence andIoT integrated e Commerce Platforms andalsovarioussoftware'sforglobalcommerce.He has been working variouscompaniesincludingNationalBankofKuwait (NBK), Kuwait International Bank(KIB), Kuwait, Middle East and May BankMalaysia. |
| 4. | Disclosureofrelationshipsbetweendirectors | Mr. Vijayakumar Madhavan is not related toany of the Directors of the Company |
| Personal Details of Appointee | ||
| 5. | Name | Mr. Vijayakumar Madhavan |
| DIN | 07892448 | |
| Date of Birth | 04-06-1970 | |
| Educational Qualifications | MCA., MBA. |