Meet Senapathy Gopalakrishnan: Indian Billionaire and Infosys Co-Founder
Senapathy Gopalakrishnan, or Kris Gopalakrishnan as he is popularly known, is a successful Indian businessman with a net worth of $1.4 billion. He is one of the seven co-founders of Infosys, an Indian multinational corporation that provides business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services. Since its inception in 1981, Gopalakrishnan has contributed to the company’s growth and success.
Gopalakrishnan has held several roles at Infosys, including managing the design, development, implementation, and support of information systems for clients in the United States. In July 2013, he was appointed to lead a government panel on cloud computing. He currently serves as the Executive Vice Chairman of Infosys.
In addition to his business success, Gopalakrishnan is also a philanthropist. He donates $4 million annually to various causes, including funding scholarships for college students in need. He has also supported Startup Village, a technology incubator in Kerala that aims to create 1,000 new ventures.
Gopalakrishnan’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. He was elected to serve as the President of India’s apex industry chamber ‘Confederaton of Indian Industry (CII)’ for the year 2013-2014. His success in business and philanthropy make him a prominent figure in Indian society.
