Infosys has appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as its Chief Executive Officer Designate with immediate effect. The company’s Board has also approved its intention to appoint him as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director from April 1, 2027, subject to the fulfilment of statutory requirements.
The appointment has followed the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Dash has been set to serve as CEO Designate until March 31, 2027, before succeeding Salil Parekh, whose second term as Managing Director and CEO has been scheduled to conclude on March 31, 2027.
Dash has currently led a global business portfolio covering multiple industry verticals and has also overseen the company’s sustainability business. He has spent more than three decades at Infosys, holding leadership roles across customer-facing businesses, delivery and global operations in multiple geographies.
The Board has stated that Parekh will continue to lead the company until March 31, 2027, and has worked with Dash to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
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. On behalf of the Board, I also thank Salil for his outstanding leadership over 9 years. Under his stewardship, Infosys has strengthened its market position, expanded its capabilities, delivered significant value to shareholders, and built a strong platform for future growth. Salil has been instrumental in the turnaround of the company, establishing its leadership in the digital era, and for laying the foundation for a strong and differentiated AI strategy. He will continue to lead the Company until March 31, 2027, and work closely with Dash to ensure a seamless leadership transition.”
Salil Parekh, MD and 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.”
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.”
