TCS CEO Rajesh Gopinathan resigns to pursue other interests; K. Krithivasan is CEO Designate

Rajesh Gopinathan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has tendered his resignation, which will likely be efficient from September 15, 2023.

The Board of Directors, at its assembly held on March 16, appointed Ok. Krithivasan because the Chief Executive Officer Designate with efficient from March 16, 2023.

He shall take over because the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company within the subsequent monetary yr, topic to shareholder’s approval, efficient date of which might be intimated in the end.

In a inventory trade submitting, giving the explanations for Gopinath’s resignation, TCS stated it was for pursuing other pursuits.

Krithivasan is presently President and Global Head of the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) Business Group at Tata Consultancy Services.

Krithivasan has been a part of the worldwide know-how sector for over 34 years, having joined Tata Consultancy Services in 1989.

During his lengthy tenure at TCS, he has held varied management roles in supply, buyer relationship administration, giant programme administration and gross sales.

Krithivasan is additionally a member of the Board of Directors of TCS Iberoamerica, TCS Ireland and the supervisory board of TCS Technology Solutions AG.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras and a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Management Engineering from IIT Kanpur.

(With inputs from IANS)