Narayana Murthy
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| Born | 20 August 1946 |
| Birth place | Sidlaghatta, Mysore State, India (now Karnataka, India) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.E., National Institute of Engineering, University of Mysore M.Tech, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
| Occupation | Industrialist, Software Engineer, Philanthropist |
| Known for | Co-founder and former chairman of Infosys, Pioneer of Indian IT Industry, Corporate Governance |
| Website | [Infosys Official website] |
Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy (born 20 August 1946) is an Indian industrialist, software engineer, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services companies, and is widely regarded as a pioneer of the Indian information technology industry.[1] Under his leadership, Infosys became a global IT powerhouse and helped shape India’s role in the global software services market.[2]
Early Life and Education
Narayana Murthy was born in Sidlaghatta, Mysore State, India (now Karnataka). He completed his Bachelor of Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering, University of Mysore.[3] Later, he earned a Master’s degree in Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.[4]
Career
Murthy started his career as a chief systems programmer at IIM Ahmedabad. In 1981, he co-founded Infosys Technologies Limited with six other software professionals.[5] As the CEO and chairman, he led the company to become one of the most respected and successful IT firms in India and globally.[6] Infosys was the first Indian company to be listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.[7]
Murthy is credited with promoting transparency, good corporate governance, and innovation in the Indian IT sector.[8] He retired as chairman of Infosys in 2011 but continues to serve as chairman emeritus.[9]
Philanthropy
Narayana Murthy and his family are actively involved in philanthropy, focusing on education, healthcare, and rural development.[10] He has also supported numerous initiatives to promote technology and entrepreneurship in India.[11]
Awards and Recognition
- Padma Vibhushan (2008), India’s second-highest civilian award.[12]
- Padma Bhushan (2000), one of India’s highest civilian awards.[13]
- IEEE Honorary Membership (2011).[14]
- Named in Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people.[15]
References
- ↑ https://www.infosys.com/about/leadership.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/narayana-murthy/
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/narayana-murthy/
- ↑ https://www.infosys.com/about/leadership.html
- ↑ https://www.infosys.com/about/leadership.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/narayana-murthy/
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/narayana-murthy/
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/narayana-murthy/
- ↑ https://www.infosys.com/about/leadership.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/narayana-murthy/
- ↑ https://www.infosys.com/about/leadership.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/narayana-murthy/
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/narayana-murthy/
- ↑ https://www.ieee.org/about/awards/honorary-membership.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/narayana-murthy/