Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian businessman
Event Description
Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy is an iconic Indian billionaire businessman, visionary leader, and the celebrated co-founder of Infosys. Widely revered as the "Father of the Indian IT sector," Murthy pioneered the Global Delivery Model, which revolutionized the outsourcing industry and put India firmly on the global technology map. Starting the company in 1981 with a small loan from his wife, Sudha Murty, he served as CEO and Chairman for over two decades, growing it into a multinational giant and the first Indian-listed entity to debut on the NASDAQ exchange.
Summary
He is globally recognized as a champion of corporate governance, absolute transparency, and compassionate capitalism. His leadership philosophy blends unwavering financial integrity with deep social responsibility, a legacy further cemented by his philanthropic endeavors.
Award Details
Padma Shri
Institution Details
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Educational Institution