Narayan Murthy, born on August 20, 1946, in Mysore, India, is a prominent software engineer and the founder of Infosys, which became India's first company listed on NASDAQ. He led Infosys as CEO for 21 years and played a key role in its globalization and expansion into the U.S. and Europe during the 1990s, while also receiving multiple prestigious awards for his contributions. Murthy's leadership emphasized investing in well-understood products and proactive communication with stakeholders, laying the groundwork for Infosys's success as a leading IT services company.

1. Man with
strength &
Confidence
Narayan
Murthy

2. Born on August 20, 1946 Mysore,
India
Software engineer & the founder
of Infosys Technologies
Consulting and Global IT services
company based in India.
CEO of the company for 21 years
(1981 - 2002).
Introduction

3. Personal Life
Son: Rohan, graduated from
Harvard University &
Daughter: Akshata, MBA from
Stanford Business School
Wife: Sudha Muthy, Gold medalist in
Comp & now Social Worker

4. EARLY
LIFEGraduated in electrical engineering from NIE in
1967.
Received his master's degree from IIT Kanpur in
1969.
His 1st position was at IIM-A as chief systems
programmer.
Started Softronics in 1976 which failed
Joined Patni Computers
Founded Infosys in 1981

5. Rise of
Infosys
Founded by 7 software Developers with Rs.10000 ~ $151
1st Indian company listed in NASDAQ
World’s largest corporate training center in Mysore
Ranked No. 1 in the "Best Employers in India 2002" survey conducted
by Hewitt.

6. Globalization Of
Infosys
In 1987,
Infosys
opened its
first
international
office in
U.S.A.
With the
liberalization
of Indian
economy in
1990s,
Infosys grew
Globally.
In 1993, the
company
came up
with its IPO.
In 1995,
expansion in
India &1996
in Europe,
Milton, UK.

7. Global
Strategy
Global delivery model:
Producing where it is
most cost effective to
produce & selling
where it is most
profitable to sell.
Moving up the value
chain:
Getting involved in a
software development
project at the earliest
stage of its life cycle.
PSPD model:
Predictability of
revenues, sustainability
of revenues,
profitability, derisking.

8. Reason for
success
Invest in well
understood, proven
products
Given
stakeholders
bad news
proactively &
early.
Leaders in the
making
Speed,
imagination &
excellence.
Respect for the
competition

9. Awards
Hoover Medal
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Indian of the Year's Icon of India
• NDTV
IEEE Honorary Membership
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Padma Shri
• Government of India
Padma Vibhushan
• Government of India
Officer of the Legion of Honor
• Government of France
Order of the British Empire
• Government of United Kingdom

10. Thank You