Infosys Appoints Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO Designate, Succeeding Salil Parekh in 2027
Infosys appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO Designate, effective July 23, 2026. He will become CEO & MD on April 1, 2027, succeeding Salil Parekh. The Board approved Q1 FY27 financial results and granted 9,836 RSUs to new hires.
A CEO transition is a major event that significantly impacts the company's strategic direction, leadership, and future performance.
The appointment of an internal candidate as CEO Designate, along with the approval of financial results and stock grants, indicates positive developments for the company.
Infosys Limited announced a significant leadership transition following its Board meeting held on July 22-23, 2026. The Board approved the audited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, both consolidated and standalone.
Effective July 23, 2026, Ashiss Kumar Dash has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer Designate. He is slated to succeed Salil Parekh as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director starting April 1, 2027, with a proposed term of five years, subject to regulatory approvals. Dash, who has over three decades of experience with Infosys, currently leads a diverse business portfolio and the sustainability business. The Board expressed confidence in his ability to lead the company through its next phase of AI-led transformation.
Salil Parekh, the current MD & CEO, will continue to lead the company until March 31, 2027, and will work closely with Dash to ensure a smooth transition. Parekh highlighted the company's growth to over $20 billion in revenue during his tenure and its established leadership in digital and AI transformation.
The Board also approved the grant of 9,836 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to eligible new hires under the 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan, which will vest over three years starting August 1, 2026. Additionally, 4,77,767 equity shares were allotted pursuant to the exercise of RSUs by employees. The company also approved the incorporation of a step-down wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore and amendments to its Enterprise Risk Management policy.
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