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Narayana Murthy at his last Infosys AGM

Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy on Saturday bid an emotional adieu to the shareholders of the company at its 30th AGM in Bangalore, which was Murthy's last as the chairman of the board.

  • Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy on Saturday bid an emotional adieu to the shareholders of the company at its 30th AGM in Bangalore, which was Murthy's last as the chairman of the board. (PTI Photo)
  • Striking an emotional note, Murthy said, “It is not easy for me to deliver my last address at this forum. As I speak, a mosaic of images from the past whizz through my mind.”

    Commenting on his journey, Murthy said “My life story should boost confidence into every average person.” (PTI Photo)
  • On the company‘s journey into its 30th year, Murthy said, "Turning thirty is a good time to reminisce, reflect and look ahead. Thirty is also the time to break new ground.” Infosys was founded on July 2 1981 by seven entrepreneurs. (PTI Photo)
  • Murthy will retire on August 20 this year and will become the chairman emeritus of the company. The charismatic IT czar of India started Infosys with an initial investment of Rs. 10,000 in 1981 along with his six co-founders. (PTI Photo)
  • Since then, Infosys has grown to become a $6-billion IT services and consulting company with over 1.3 lakh employees and is now listed on Nasdaq.

    Recently, the company underwent one of its biggest management changes with the appointment of banker K V Kamath as its chairman. Kamath will take over from founder Narayana Murthy. In this pic, KV Kamath with Narayana Murthy. (PTI Photo)
  • Co-Founder and COO S D Shibulal has been appointed as the new CEO, to take over from S Gopalakrishnan, who will now serve as Co-Chairman.

    In this pic, Outgoing Infosys Chairman N R Narayan Murthy with CEO K Gopalakrishna. (PTI Photo)
  • Infosys has described this phase as "Infosys 3.0", under which it has announced new verticals and service lines. It is also transitioning from a technology company to one offering business solutions. (PTI Photo)
  • In this pic, outgoing Infosys Chairman N R Narayan Murthy with his successor K V Kamath, CEO K Gopalakrishna and other executives during the company's 30th annual general meeting (AGM) in Bangalore on Saturday. (PTI Photo)
  • Infosys Chairman designate KV Kamath addresses the company's 30th annual general meeting (AGM) in Bangalore on Saturday. (PTI Photo)
  • Outgoing Infosys Chairman N R Narayan Murthy's son Rohan Murthy with his wife at the company's 30th annual general meeting (AGM) in Bangalore on Saturday. (PTI Photo)
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