Infosys announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Gibbs as an Independent Director of the Company,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.”