Infosys names Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO designate
Infosys on Thursday announced the appointment of Ashiss Kumar Dash as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, with effect from April 1, 2027, paving the
Infosys on Thursday announced the appointment of Ashiss Kumar Dash as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, with effect from April 1, 2027, paving the way for a planned leadership transition at India's second-largest IT services company. Dash will assume the roles of Managing Director and CEO on April 1, 2027, succeeding Salil Parekh after the completion of his second term. Parekh will have led the company for more than nine years by the time the transition takes place. The company said Dash's appointment follows the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Infosys Board. He has been appointed for a five-year term, subject to approval from the company's shareholders. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 Who is Ashiss Kumar Dash, and what role will he play at Infosys?
⌵ Ashiss Kumar Dash has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate of Infosys, effective April 1, 2027, succeeding Salil Parekh after his second term. 2 What qualifications and experience does Ashiss Kumar Dash bring to his new role at Infosys? ⌵ Dash has over three decades of experience with Infosys, having held senior leadership roles and currently heads a broad global business portfolio, including sustainability initiatives. 3 Why did Infosys choose an internal candidate for the CEO position? ⌵ Infosys selected Ashiss Kumar Dash as an internal candidate to ensure strong leadership that drives transformation while preserving customer trust and the company's core values. 4 What are Infosys' expectations for growth under Ashiss Kumar Dash's leadership? ⌵ Infosys anticipates that Dash's strategic vision and expertise in technology delivery will guide the company through its next growth phase, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence.
5 What will happen during the transition period before Ashiss Kumar Dash becomes CEO? ⌵ Salil Parekh will continue to lead Infosys until March 31, 2027, working closely with Dash to ensure a smooth leadership transition. "Having spent over three decades with Infosys, Dash has held senior leadership roles spanning customer facing businesses, delivery, and global operations across multiple geographies," the statement said. Currently, Dash heads a broad global business portfolio spanning several industry verticals. In addition to his business responsibilities, he also leads Infosys' sustainability initiatives across the organisation. "He has consistently delivered strong business performance, helped clients navigate complex business and technology transformations, and built high-performing global teams," Infosys said. According to the company, Dash's blend of strategic vision, commercial expertise and deep experience in technology delivery makes him well suited to steer Infosys through the next phase of growth, which is expected to be driven by artificial intelligence.
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