As Nandan Nilekani turns 71 on Tuesday, the Infosys chairman is entering a phase that could define the company’s long-term future long after he leaves. Having returned to Infosys in 2017 during a period of uncertainty, Nilekani helped restore stability and confidence at one of India’s largest IT services firms, reports TOI's Shilpa Phadnis.
Now, with shareholders expected to approve his third consecutive term as non-executive chairman later this month, his focus is shifting from rebuilding the company to preparing it for life beyond its founders. And he has himself made clear that there will be no second chance if the succession plan goes wrong.
