A Conversation with Infosys
Narayana Murthy, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board
November 16, 2007 @ 9:30 am, Dean's Conference Room
Mr. Narayana Murthy, co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Infosys, discussed technology and globalization, focusing on the role of India, China and other nations emerging as technological powerhouses. Mr. Murthy also talked about the relationship between increasing technological development and energy usage and what he fears is a looming global energy crunch. He said that advanced and emerging nations will have to work carefully to avoid clashing over energy issues. He reminded participants that although Indian energy usage has skyrocketed, it is still, per capita, one-thirtieth of that of the United States.
Mr. Murthy spoke the previous evening as a part of the Dell Distinguished Lecture Series, discussing the benefits and challenges of embracing globalization.
Infosys is one of the world’s largest software firms. Mr. Murthy co-founded the company in 1981, and served as CEO for 21 years. Under his leadership, Infosys was listed on NASDAQ in 1999. He articulated, designed and implemented the Global Delivery Model, which is the foundation of IT services outsourcing in India. Mr. Murthy was identified by both The Economist and the Financial Times as one of the most admired global business leaders of 2005.
This presentation was part of the Technology, Innovation, and Global Security speaker series, which brings to campus world-renowned experts to discuss how to sustain innovation and how to prevent modern technology from being misused.
Dr. Vijay Mahajan of the McCombs School of Business, and Dr. Itty Abraham,
director of the South Asia Institute participate in the discussion.
Talking with Mr. Murthy in the Dean's Conference Room.
Mr. Murthy with Strauss Center director Dr. James Lindsay.
Mr. Narayana Murthy.
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