TCS chief Rajesh Gopinathan quits; K Krithivasan to take over

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Thursday said its Managing Director and Chief Executive Rajesh Gopinathan has tendered his resignation, effective September 15.

The company’s board has nominated K Krithivasan as the CEO-designate with effect from Thursday. He will take over as the Managing Director and CEO in the next financial year, subject to shareholder’s approval, the company said in an exchange filing.

Gopinathan was elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer in February 2017 after serving as the Chief Financial Officer since 2013. In 2022, he was re-appointed as MD and CEO for five more years.