Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) appoints Naveen Baweja as Chief Technology Officer, effective April 29, 2026. Baweja reports directly to CEO Rohit Verma and focuses on individual performance, health, and execution to drive strategic goals.
Baweja’s Proven Track Record
Baweja brings deep expertise from Walt Disney, where he served as CTO for Disney Consumer Products. He led digital strategies, engineering, data, and AI initiatives. Earlier, he advanced Disney Parks entertainment and digital experience solutions.
His career includes leadership roles at CNA Insurance and McKinsey & Company, emphasizing technology consulting. Baweja also gained experience at IBM Global Services and Rapidigm Inc.
CEO Verma Praises New Hire
CEO Rohit Verma highlights Baweja’s strengths: “His experience leading large-scale digital innovation will play a crucial role in realizing our unique vision for individual excellence.”
Verma adds: “As we continue investing in AI-driven innovation across platforms, services, and experiences, his leadership will maximize impact on customers, participants, and colleagues.”
About Alight
Alight delivers HR, benefits, payroll, and retirement solutions to over 30 million people. The company operates the Alight Worklife platform for employee services.
Alight maintains a market capitalization of approximately $323 million. It generated $2.26 billion in revenue over the past 12 months. Shares trade at $0.61, reflecting an 87% decline over the past year.
Deepika Duggirala, the prior technology executive, transitions out by the end of April. Baweja expresses enthusiasm for joining Alight and advancing its technology initiatives.
