The Bad PlaceTimes of India | Nandan Nilekani at 71: Steering Infosys through two critical successions
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Nandan Nilekani, who turned 71 on Tuesday, is poised to be re‑elected as Infosys’s non‑executive chairman for a third consecutive term at the company’s upcoming annual general meeting. Since returning to the firm in 2017, Nilekani has overseen steady growth, taking revenue from $10.9 billion in 2017‑18 to over $20 billion in 2025‑26 (a CAGR of 8.3%) and boosting net profit from $2.5 billion to $3.3 billion, while maintaining relative stability compared with peers. Looking ahead, his challenges include finding a successor before he must step down at 75, navigating the impending transition of CEO Salil Parekh—who is already beyond the usual retirement age—and ensuring the board’s succession plan, highlighted by the recent appointment of former HUL chief Nitin Paranjpe as vice‑chairman, positions Infosys for an AI‑driven future. Analysts view the reinforced governance bench as a sign of mature, long‑term planning rather than crisis‑driven reaction.
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Nandan Nilekani at 71: Steering Infosys through two critical successions
BENGALURU: Nandan Nilekani turns 71 on Tuesday, and if all goes as per plan, Infosys shareholders will re-elect him as non-executive chairman for a third successive term at the company's annual general meeting to be held later this month.