Bhubaneswar: India’s leading IT services firm Infosys has appointed company veteran Ashiss Kumar Dash, a native of Odisha, as the CEO designate.
According to reports, the leadership transition is set to take effect in 2027 after incumbent Salil Parekh completes his second term, capping a nine-year tenure.
Dash’s appointment is for five years (till March 31, 2032) and is subject to shareholders’ nod.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has congratulated Dash following his appointment.
“Congratulations to Shri Ashiss Kumar Dash on being appointed as the CEO-Designate of Infosys. This remarkable achievement reflects your outstanding leadership and professional excellence. Wishing you a successful and distinguished tenure ahead,” CM Majhi said in a post on X.
Congratulations to Shri Ashiss Kumar Dash on being appointed as the CEO-Designate of Infosys.
This remarkable achievement reflects your outstanding leadership and professional excellence. Wishing you a successful and distinguished tenure ahead. pic.twitter.com/D0TfEQ0Qhc
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) July 23, 2026
The appointment is based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Infosys Board, the company said.
Dash, who has spent over three decades at Infosys, currently heads a diverse global business portfolio across multiple industry segments. He is currently the global head of a diverse business portfolio comprising multiple industry verticals.
He has held senior leadership roles spanning customer-facing businesses, delivery, and global operations across multiple geographies. He also leads the sustainability business.
Dash is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. He has also completed the Global Leadership Program at Stanford University and the Senior Executive Program at London Business School.