Rajesh Gopinathan is a name that commands respect and admiration in the business world. As the CEO and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), he has been instrumental in leading the company to great heights. He has been with TCS for over two decades and has played a vital role in its growth and success.
Rajesh Gopinathan’s journey to the top of the corporate ladder inspires many. He holds an electrical and electronic engineering degree from NIT, Trichy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from IIM, Ahmedabad. He started his career with Tata Industries in 2001 and later joined TCS as the Vice President of Business Finance. He was appointed as the CFO of TCS in 2013, a position he held until 2017, when he was promoted to the position of CEO and Managing Director.
Rajesh Gopinathan’s contributions to TCS have been immense. Under his leadership, TCS has become the preferred partner for Fortune 500 firms. In FY22, Gopinathan’s compensation was a staggering Rs 25.75 crore, making him one of the highest-paid executives in India. According to the company’s annual report, his compensation increased by 26.6 percent during the fiscal year 2021–2022.
Besides his TCS role, Rajesh Gopinathan is also involved in various industry bodies and forums. He is a part of the UK Investment Council, the CII National Council, and the India-US CEO Forum. He also serves on the 2001 India-Japan Business Leaders Forum.
Rajesh Gopinathan’s success is a testament to the fact that determination, hard work, and education are key ingredients for success in the business world. His journey from an engineering graduate to the CEO of TCS inspires many young professionals who aspire to achieve greatness in their careers.
TCS CEO RAJESH GOPINATHAN RESIGNS AFTER 22 YEARS
In a surprising move, TCS Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rajesh Gopinathan has announced his resignation from the IT services company. The announcement was made through a statement by TCS, which also revealed that K Krithivasan has been appointed as the new CEO designate of the company.
Krithivasan, who is currently serving as the President and Global Head of the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) Business Group at TCS, has been with the company for over 34 years. During this time, he has held various leadership roles in delivery, customer relationship management, large program management, and sales.
On the other hand, Gopinathan, who has been with TCS for 22 years, of which he served as MD & CEO for six years, will stay on with the company till September 2023 to provide transition and support to his successor.
In a statement, Gopinathan expressed his pleasure in working with TCS and added that he has been “harbouring a few ideas” on what he wants to do next, and decided that the end of FY23 is a good time to step aside and pursue those interests.
“I will be working closely with Krithi to give him all the support that he needs,” he added, expressing his confidence in Krithivasan’s abilities to lead TCS to greater heights.
Krithivasan will go through a transition phase and be appointed as CEO in the next financial year. This move has come as a surprise to many in the industry, and all eyes will be on Krithivasan as he takes on this new role and leads TCS into the future.
