Nandan Nilekani was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, and completed his schooling at Bishop Cotton Boys’ School and St. Joseph’s High School, Dharwad.
Education
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He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.
Career Beginnings
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Nilekani started his career at Patni Computer Systems, where he met N.R. Narayana Murthy, who later became his co-founder at Infosys.
Founding Infosys
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In 1981, Nilekani co-founded Infosys along with six other engineers, including Narayana Murthy. Infosys is now a global leader in technology services and consulting.
Leadership at Infosys
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He served as the CEO of Infosys from 2002 to 2007, during which the company’s revenue grew sixfold to $3 billion.
UIDAI
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Nilekani was appointed as the Chairman of UIDAI in 2009, where he led the implementation of Aadhaar, the world’s largest biometric ID system.
Awards and Honors
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He has received numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan in 2006, and was listed among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2006 and 2009.
Books Authored
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Nilekani has authored several books, including “Imagining India” and “Rebooting India,” which discuss India’s future and technological advancements.
Philanthropy
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He co-founded the EkStep Foundation, which aims to improve basic literacy and numeracy for millions of children through a technology-based platform.
Current Role
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Nilekani returned to Infosys in 2017 as the non-executive Chairman of the Board, focusing on strategic initiatives and governance.