Infosys Onboards Ashiss Kumar Dash As CEO Designate
Infosys has named Ashiss Kumar Dash as its CEO
Designate. Dash currently serves as the global head of a diversified business
portfolio spanning multiple industry verticals. He is set to succeed Salil
Parekh as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer on 1 April
2027, following the completion of Parekh's second term after more than
nine years.
With over three decades at Infosys, Dash has held
several senior leadership positions across customer-facing businesses,
delivery, and global operations in multiple geographies. He also oversees the
company's sustainability business. Throughout his tenure, he has delivered
strong business performance, guided clients through complex business and
technology transformations, and built high-performing global teams.
Nandan Nilekani, Chairman of the Board, Infosys
said, “The Board is delighted to appoint Dash as CEO Designate. Our industry is
entering a period of considerable change. The Board was clear that our next CEO
needed to combine the ability to drive bold transformation with the judgment to
preserve the values and customer trust that have always distinguished Infosys.
It gives me great pleasure that we have an internal leader as our next CEO. On
behalf of the Board, I also thank Salil for his outstanding leadership over 9
years. Under his stewardship, Infosys has strengthened its market position,
expanded its capabilities, delivered significant value to shareholders, and
built a strong platform for future growth. Salil has been instrumental in the
turnaround of the company, establishing its leadership in the digital era, and
for laying the foundation for a strong and differentiated AI strategy. He will
continue to lead the Company until March 31, 2027, and work closely with Dash
to ensure a seamless leadership transition.”
Salil Parekh, MD & CEO, Infosys said, "It
has been an honour for me to be the custodian of such a prestigious company, to
partner with the leading companies of the world as clients, and to collaborate
with an incredible team. I have enjoyed leading the company from $10 billion in
revenue to over $20 billion in revenue through my two terms. We have
established Infosys as a leader in digital transformation and have put in place
a distinctive strategy for AI transformation. We have built a strong leadership
team through this journey that is deeply committed to a One Infosys agenda.
Having worked closely with Dash over many years, I have seen first-hand his
integrity, customer focus, and ability to lead through change. He brings a deep
understanding of our clients, our business, and our people, together with the
vision and capability to lead Infosys through its next phase of transformation.
I look forward to working closely with him over the coming months to ensure a
smooth and successful transition."
Ashiss Kumar Dash, CEO Designate, Infosys said,
"I am honoured by the confidence that the Board has placed in me and
excited about the opportunity to lead Infosys into its next chapter. I would
also like to thank Salil for his mentorship, guidance, and the countless
opportunities for growth over the years. I look forward to collaborating with
him to ensure a seamless transition. Technology is entering a new era, with AI
fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate and create value. Infosys begins
this next phase from a position of enormous strength—with a clearly articulated
AI strategy, exceptional talent, deep client relationships, and values that
have earned the trust of customers globally. My commitment is to build on those
strengths while accelerating innovation, expanding our capabilities and helping
our clients succeed in an increasingly AI-driven world. Together with the
outstanding leadership team, all my colleagues, customers and partners, I look
forward to shaping the next chapter of Infosys journey and creating enduring
value for all our stakeholders.”
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