Infosys Appoints Michael Gibbs as an Independent Director

Appointment to be effective July 13, 2018

Bengaluru – July 13, 2018

Infosys (BSE, NSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in consulting, technology and next-generation services. today announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Gibbs as an Independent Director of the Company, effective July 13, 2018, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board. The appointment is for a period of three years and is subject to the approval of shareholders.

Mr. Gibbs is a successful Global Chief Information Officer who has vast experience in the Oil and gas sector and has previously served as the Global Chief Information Officer of BP, PLC. He has significant international business experience having worked in the United States and United Kingdom.

Welcoming Mr. Gibbs to the Board, Mr. Nilekani, Chairman of the Board said, “We are thrilled to welcome Michael on the Board of Infosys. His extensive international experience in managing large scale organizational transformation and successful adoption of innovative technologies will be a great asset to the Company.”

 

About Infosys Ltd

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 45 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

 

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