S. Gopalakrishnan: What Drives Infosys Forward
- Nov 13, 2008
- 23:35
- Full Episode
In 1981, seven young entrepreneurs in Mumbai set out to create a global corporation from scratch. The company they founded, Bangalore-based Infosys Technologies, has become a US$4 billion information technology powerhouse, with more than 100,000 employees. "We focused on building a world-class company," said S. "Kris" Gopalakrishnan during a recent Wharton Leadership Lecture. Gopalakrishnan described what it took for him and his six co-founders to see their vision through, and how Infosys envisions its future in the IT sector.
Brief Summary
Gopalakrishnan discusses Infosys's vision, innovation strategies, competition, and the impact of the financial crisis on growth.
Key points
- Vision for Infosys. The CEO emphasizes a consistent vision focused on respect and excellence in global markets.
- Growth Amidst Crisis. Despite the financial crisis, Infosys aims for continued growth, projecting 13-15% this year.
- Avoiding Layoffs. The CEO discusses the company's strategy to avoid layoffs despite economic pressures.
- Emergence of Modern Corporations. Indian companies are leveraging global expertise to operate 24/7, transforming corporate structures.
Episode highlights
- Vision for InfosysThe CEO emphasizes a consistent vision focused on respect and excellence in global markets.“The vision has not changed from when it was started.”1:20Nov 13, 2008
- Growth Amidst CrisisDespite the financial crisis, Infosys aims for continued growth, projecting 13-15% this year.“We have actually had industry leading growth rates.”13:21Nov 13, 2008
- Avoiding LayoffsThe CEO discusses the company's strategy to avoid layoffs despite economic pressures.“The pressure from government is significant to avoid layoffs.”17:52Nov 13, 2008
- Emergence of Modern CorporationsIndian companies are leveraging global expertise to operate 24/7, transforming corporate structures.“Companies like Infosys are enabling the emergence of modern distributed corporations.”22:37Nov 13, 2008
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