The Infosys board appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO Designate on July 23, 2026, setting in motion a leadership transition at India’s second-largest IT services company. Dash, a 31-year company veteran, will take over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2027, succeeding Salil Parekh at the end of his second term. The board has proposed a five-year term for Dash, subject to shareholder approval.
Who Is Ashiss Kumar Dash?
Ashiss Kumar Dash is currently the Executive Vice President and Global Head of Services, Utilities, Resources, Energy and Enterprise Sustainability at Infosys. He oversees a portfolio of more than 12 industry verticals, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises navigate digital transformation.
Dash joined Infosys over three decades ago and has held senior leadership roles spanning customer-facing businesses, delivery, and global operations across multiple geographies. He also leads the company’s sustainability business. His deep understanding of Infosys’s clients, operations, and culture was a key factor in the board’s decision.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, Dash has also completed the Global Leadership Program at Stanford University and the Senior Executive Program at London Business School. He currently serves on the boards of Infosys subsidiaries including Infosys Public Services and MRE Consulting, and is a Trustee of Infosys Foundation USA. Dash is currently based in Los Angeles and will relocate to India in October 2026 to begin the transition process.
Salil Parekh’s Tenure: Two Terms of Transformation
Salil Parekh joined Infosys as CEO and Managing Director on January 2, 2018, becoming the second non-founder to lead the company after Vishal Sikka. Over two five-year terms spanning more than nine years, Parekh oversaw a period of significant growth and transformation.
During his leadership, Infosys grew its revenue from approximately $10 billion to over $20 billion. The company strengthened its position in digital transformation and built a distinctive AI strategy that has positioned it for the next wave of enterprise technology spending. Under Parekh, Infosys also expanded its capabilities through a series of strategic acquisitions, including in-tech (Germany, €450 million) in 2024 and MRE Consulting and The Missing Link (Australia) in 2025.
Parekh will continue to lead the company until March 31, 2027, and will work closely with Dash during the transition period to ensure a seamless handover.
About Infosys
Infosys Limited is an Indian multinational technology company headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was founded on July 2, 1981, by seven engineers, including N. R. Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, Kris Gopalakrishnan, S. D. Shibulal, K. Dinesh, N. S. Raghavan, and Ashok Arora, with an initial capital of just $250.
Infosys is listed on the BSE, the National Stock Exchange (NSE), and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker INFY. It is a constituent of both the BSE SENSEX and the NIFTY 50 indices. The company is considered one of the Big Six Indian IT companies and is the second-largest IT services company in India by revenue.
| Key Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2 July 1981, Pune |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Founders | N. R. Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani and five others |
| Revenue (FY26) | ₹1,81,638 crore ($19 billion) |
| Net Income (FY26) | ₹29,474 crore ($3.1 billion) |
| Employees | 3,28,594 (March 2026) |
| Market Capitalization | ~$43 billion |
The company’s first external CEO was Vishal Sikka (2014-2017). After his resignation, U. B. Pravin Rao served as interim CEO before Salil Parekh took charge in January 2018. Dash will become the company’s eighth CEO.
Significance of the Appointment
Choosing an internal candidate with 31 years of company experience signals the board’s preference for continuity over external disruption during a critical phase for the IT services industry. Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani stated that the board wanted a leader who could drive bold transformation while preserving the values and customer trust that distinguish Infosys.
The extended transition period, from July 2026 to April 2027, is designed to ensure stability for employees, clients, and investors. Dash will relocate to India in October 2026 to work alongside Parekh before taking charge.
The appointment comes at a time when artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the IT services industry. Parekh noted that Dash has been closely involved in shaping Infosys’s AI strategy, making him well-placed to lead the company through the next phase of AI-led transformation.
Key Takeaways
- The Infosys board appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO Designate on July 23, 2026, effective from April 1, 2027.
- Dash will succeed Salil Parekh, who completes his second term after leading Infosys for more than nine years, growing revenue from $10 billion to over $20 billion.
- A 31-year Infosys veteran, Dash is currently EVP and Global Head overseeing 12+ industry verticals and the company’s sustainability business.
- Dash is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and has completed executive programmes at Stanford University and London Business School.
- Infosys was founded in 1981 by seven engineers led by N. R. Narayana Murthy and is headquartered in Bengaluru with over 3.28 lakh employees.
- Dash will relocate from Los Angeles to India in October 2026 to begin the transition process under Parekh’s mentorship.
