HCLTech and Guardian Partner to Accelerate AI-driven Technology
Transformation Journey
Chennai — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has been selected by The
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), one of the largest U.S. life
insurers and a major provider of employee benefits, to accelerate Guardian’s AI-driven
technology transformation journey and deliver seamless customer experience.
The multi-year partnership reflects a broader shift toward long-term technology
modernization at Guardian, with an emphasis on AI-led transformation and streamlined IT
operations. As part of the partnership, Guardian will leverage HCLTech’s GenAI service
transformation platform, AI Force, to support ongoing enterprise-wide technology
innovation. This partnership will enhance Guardian’s operational efficiencies, improve
engineering outcomes and accelerate time-to-market across application development,
support, testing and infrastructure management.
“Partnering with HCLTech is a key step in our long-term strategy to harness data and AI,
consolidate services with a single strategic partner and modernize our core technology
foundations,” said Steve Rullo, chief digital and technology officer at Guardian. “This
partnership allows us to accelerate customer facing digital innovation, improve efficiency
across our operations, and deliver a more seamless experience for the customers and
policyholders who trust Guardian.”
“Partnering with one of the largest insurers in the U.S. underscores HCLTech’s leadership in
financial services, driven by our AI expertise and deep industry experience,” said Srinivasan
Seshadri, chief growth officer and global head of financial services at HCLTech. “It is an
exciting time to be a part of Guardian’s business growth as we leverage our tech
transformation experience and global footprint to help the company realize its business
goals.”
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering
industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad
portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing
industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech,
Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of
12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you,
visit hcltech.com.
For further details, please contact:
Meredith Bucaro, Americas
meredith-bucaro@hcltech.com
Elka Ghudial, Europe
elka.ghudial@hcltech.com
James Galvin, APAC
james.galvin@hcltech.com