Rajesh Gopinathan

Businessman

Indian Thrissur, Kerala

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1972
Age54 years
BirthplaceThrissur, Kerala

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SummaryFormer CEO and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the world's largest IT services and consulting firms. Led TCS from February 2017 to May 31, 2023, during which the company's market capitalization crossed USD 100 billion and brand value reached USD 15 billion. Currently engaged with IIT Bombay on strengthening the interface between academia, corporates, and the startup ecosystem.

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Post-graduate diploma in management (PGDM)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

SpouseLekshmi (Architect)
Children
  • Anirudh
  • Malini

Family

SpouseLekshmi (Architect)
Children
  • Anirudh
  • Malini

Career

Awards
  • 2014: Young Alumni Achiever's Award by Corporate Leader Category Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
  • 2018: Best CEO by Institutional Investor's 2018 All Asia Executive Team Rankings
  • 2019: CEO Force for Good Award by Chief Executive for Corporate Purposes
  • 2019: Management Man of the Year by the 40th Bombay Management Association Corporate Leadership and Academic Awards
  • 2020: Outstanding Business Leader of the Year by CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards (IBLA)
  • 2021: India’s Best CEO in the category of Super large companies by Business Today (India)
Current PositionBoard Member at Urban Company Limited; Chairman of Tata Consultancy Services Japan Ltd; Board Member of RMZ Ecoworld Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
Previous Positions
  • CEO and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (February 2017 - May 31, 2023)
  • Chief Financial Officer of TCS (2013 - 2017)
  • Vice President - Business Finance at TCS
  • Head of e-business unit at TCS United States (2001 onwards)
Career Start1996 - Tata Strategic Management Group; 2001 - Tata Consultancy Services

Favourites

HobbiesGoing for walks, reading, traveling, and watching movies

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rajesh Gopinathan, an Indian businessman, served as the former CEO and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
2. He became Chief Executive in February 2017, moving from the position of Chief Financial Officer since 2013.
3. Gopinathan began his journey at the Tata Strategic Management Group in 1996, where he worked on various projects with Tata businesses.
4. In 2001, he transitioned from Tata Industries in the US to Tata Consultancy Services.
5. Krithi Krithivasan took over as TCS CEO on March 16, 2023, succeeding Gopinathan, whose tenure officially begins on September 15, 2023.
6. In his resignation interview, Gopinathan expressed his desire to explore other interests.
7. Gopinathan mentioned that his decision to step down as MD and CEO was timed to allow new CEO K. Krithivasan to begin with a fresh financial year.
8. Under his leadership as CEO, TCS market capitalization crossed USD 100 billion in April 2018, making it India's most valuable company.
9. In 2021, TCS’ brand value grew by $1.4 billion to USD 15 billion and ranked among the Top 3 most valuable brands in the IT Services sector globally.
10. He joined the board of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
11. K. Krithivasan took over as TCS CEO on March 16, 2023, succeeding Gopinathan, whose resignation became effective on May 31, 2023.
12. In 2021, TCS' brand value grew by 1.4 billion USD to 15 billion USD and ranked among the Top 3 most valuable brands in the IT Services sector globally.
13. At the time of his appointment as CEO in 2017, he was one of the youngest CEOs in the Tata Group.
14. In 2021, TCS' brand value grew by USD 1.4 billion to USD 15 billion and ranked among the Top 3 most valuable brands in the IT Services sector globally.
15. He has over 25 years of experience in the global technology industry.
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