According to
the news publish in economic times, Vishal Sikka is appointed as CEO of
Infosys. Vishal SIkka is a former SAP AG executive board member will replace SD
Shibulal on August 1. Company also announced that Executive chairman NR
Naranyan Murthy & Executive Vice Chairman S GopalGrishan will release from
their duties on June 12.
On Twitter
Vishal Sikka tweeted “Humbled to lead Infosys an iconic pioneer in IT. Looking
forward to learn & work with Infoscions & global clients on
breakthrough innovation.” Narayan Murthy also congrats Sikka on twitter and
tweet “Happy to welcome Vishal to Infosys. I am confident that Infosys is in
capable hands."
Vishal SIkka
has joined the SAP in 2002 as head of its advanced technology group and in 2010
he become the part of company executive board and developed HANA, which brought
a business of Rs 5,064 crore. Sikka was
a front runner in the race of SAP CEO but because of internal polities he left
the company in 2013.
Education
Background
Vishal has BS
computer science degree from Syracuse University, New York & completed
doctoral program from Stanford.
Now the
question arise will Vishal Sikka bring his SAP magic to Infosys?
Sikka played a
very important role in reviving the SAP fortune. Same condition is Infosys is
facing, a slow moving company losing its prominent clients. Sikka is a true
leader, energetic, has understand customer hearts and can inspire teams. Today
Infosys bid his future in the hands of Sikka and trusting on his skills to
revive the company.
About Infosys - Infosys is a global IT company, counted among top 10 companies in Gurgaon , Bangalore etc.
