Infosys Appoints Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO Designate 

Infosys has appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as its CEO Designate, following the recommendation of the Board’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The appointment is for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval. 

He will take over from Salil Parekh, whose nine‑year tenure saw Infosys’ revenue growing from USD 10 billion to over USD 20  billion. 

Dash’s internal origin reflects confidence in the company’s direction and in his ability to balance AI‑led transformation with preserving Infosys’ culture and client trust. 

A company veteran with more than three decades at Infosys, Dash currently heads a global business portfolio spanning multiple industry verticals and also leads the company’s sustainability business. 

During his tenure at Infosys, he has held leadership roles across customer-facing businesses, delivery, and global operations in multiple geographies. According to the board, his experience positions him to lead Infosys through its next phase of AI-led transformation.

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.”

Nilekani also thanked Salil Parekh for his leadership over the past nine years, noting that he strengthened the company’s market position, expanded its capabilities, led its digital transformation, and laid the foundation for its AI strategy. Parekh will continue to lead Infosys until March 31, 2027, and work closely with Dash to ensure a smooth transition.

Reflecting on his tenure, 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.”

Accepting the appointment, 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.”