Narayan Murthy Founder of Infosys
Nov 22, 2014
Narayan Murthy
Founder of Infosys
INTRODUCTIONBorn on august 20, 1946 in Kannada Madhva
Brahmin family in Mysore.
Founder of Infosys.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering From University Of Mysore.
Master’s in Technology from IIT Kanpur.
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CORPORATE PROFILEHe started his career as Head of the computer
centre at IIM, Ahmedabad.
In 1972, he went to Paris as a team member of a 400 terminal, real time operating system for handling air cargo for Charles De Gaulle airport.
In 1975, joined System Research Institute, Pune
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Contd….He than headed Patni Computer System Pvt.
Ltd, Mumbai
In 1981, he started Infosys with six other professionals.
Served as the founder CEO of Infosys for 21 years.
He also serves as the director on the Central board of RBI
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PERSONAL LIFE
He married to Sudha Murthy on Feb 10, 1978
Sudha Murthy is well known an Indian social worker and accomplished author
They have two children - Rohan and Akshata
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP QUALITIES
Self leadershipConfidenceCommunicationKnowledgeRespect Vision Attitude
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AWARDSPADMA SHRI by Government of INDIA
In 2000
Civilian award by Government of India
PADMA VIBHUSHAN
In 2008 Second highest civilian award by Government of India
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SUDHA MURTHY
BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL MAN THERE IS A WOMAN
In 1981 Murthy wanted to start Infosys
He had a vision but zero capital
Sudha Murhty gave him Rs 10,000 which she had saved for their rainy days
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Contd……..
She worked as a clerk-cum-cook-cum-programmer.
She also took up a job as Senior Systems Analyst with Walchand group of Industries to support the house.
Even today, Murty use to say, “Sudha, I stepped on your career to make mine. You are responsible for my success”.
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SWOT Analysis
Low labor costs.
Workforce has high skills levels in Information
Technology.
Trained Indian personnel often speak very good
English.
In a strong financial position
Aureen.
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STRENGHTS.
Problems in securing United States Federal.
Much smaller than its global competitors.
Competitors such as IBM and Accenture tend to
dominate this space.
Aureen.
WEAKNESS.
Clients tend to focus upon cost reduction
and outsourcing - which are strategies
that Infosys offers.
New and emerging market in China .
Alliance between Infosys and
Schlumberger gives the IT company access
to business in the gas and oil industries.
Offshore services.
Aureen.
OPPORTUNITIES.
Competitors - China & Korea.
Has to compete for skilled labor.
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THREATS.
HOW HAS CRISIS AFFECTED INFOSYS.
Major clients - Green Point Mortgage Revenue - Went down by 6%Recruitments - Work on internal project - Low salary expectations
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SWOT ANALYSIS.Strengths•Low salary expectations•Rupee depreciation•Increased market share
Weaknesses• Stability•Leader but not the market creator
Opportunities
•New markets in West Asia, Latin America, South Africa
Threats
•Growing expectations of people.
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SHORT TERM STRATEGIES
POSSIBLE OPTIONS. Might See Salary Cuts
Single Digit Hikes
De-Risking investment portfolios from
dollar
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STRATEGY.
Staggered Recruitment
Infosys will honour 25,000 job offers
against TCS planning to hire 48,000
Looking to leverage their cash
reserves for M & A opportunities
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VENDOR CONSOLIDATION STRATEGY.
New organizational structure
Lower Price but Higher volume
Investment into surplus economies
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Contd....
Optimized Recruitment
Lean Bench
Making Right bets on newer domain
Re jigging cash flow portfolio
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LONG TERM STRATEGIES
Global delivery model
PricingExploring unchartered territories
Working on 15 verticals and horizontals and in 10 different locations in India and overseas
Creating capacity
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LONG TERM STRATEGIES.
Annual strategy conference
Targeting 95% repeat business
Ethical Governance
Formation of IBUs, HBUs and NGEs
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Contd…
• www.infosys.com
• www.nasscom.in
• www.timesofindia.com
BIBLOGRAPHY
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