---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-100650"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EXLS"
cik: "0001297989"
company_name: "ExlService Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-10-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T03:11:45.491076+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# EXL appoints Patrick Geraghty to Board of Directors; former GuideWell CEO

## Summary
- Patrick Geraghty appointed as independent director effective October 20, 2025; will serve on audit and nominating/governance committees.
- Former President and CEO of GuideWell; scaled revenue from $8B to $32B+ over 14 years.
- Led development of a cutting-edge AI platform now used by all GuideWell employees.
- Previously CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, turning operating losses into profitability.
- Currently Chair of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-100650
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EXLS
- cik: 0001297989
- company_name: ExlService Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-10-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1297989/000110465925100650/0001104659-25-100650-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1297989/000110465925100650/tm2528929d1_8k.htm

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