TCS announces new CEO designate following Rajesh Gopinathan's resignation

TCS announces new CEO designate following Rajesh Gopinathan's resignation

Rajesh Gopinathan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has resigned from his position, effective September 15, 2023, to pursue other interests, according to a stock exchange filing by TCS on Wednesday.

The TCS Board of Directors, during a meeting held on March 16, appointed K. Krithivasan as the Chief Executive Officer Designate, effective March 16, 2023. Krithivasan will take over as the CEO and Managing Director of the company in the next financial year, subject to shareholder's approval, with the effective date of which to be announced later.

Krithivasan is currently the President and Global Head of the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) Business Group at TCS. He has been part of the global technology sector for more than 34 years, joining TCS in 1989. He has held various leadership roles in delivery, customer relationship management, large program management, and sales during his tenure at TCS.

Krithivasan is also a member of the Board of Directors of TCS Iberoamerica, TCS Ireland, and the supervisory board of TCS Technology Solutions AG. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras and a Master's Degree in Industrial and Management Engineering from IIT Kanpur.