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Nandan Nilekani

Personal Profile

Nandan Nilekani
  • Place of Birth:
    Sirsi, Karnataka, India
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Nationality:
    Indian
  • Education:
    Bishop Cotton Boys School, Bangalore
    IIT,Mumbai

Family

Nandan Nilekani
  • Father:
    Mohan Nilekani
  • Spouse:
    Rohini Nilekani
  • Son:
    Nihar
  • Daughter:
    Janhavi

Career

Nandan Nilekani

Awards

Nandan Nilekani
In 2004, Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian honors of India.
In 2005 prestigious Joseph Schumpeter prize for innovative services in field of economy, economic sciences and politics

Trivia

Nandan Nilekani
  • In 2006, Nandan Nilekani was conferred the Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian honors of India.
  • In 2005 he was awarded the prestigious Joseph Schumpeter prize for innovative services in field of economy, economic sciences and politics.
  • His book, Imagining India: Ideas for the New Century was launched on November 24, 2008.
  • Is also the chairperson of the Bangalore Agenda Task Force (BATF).
  • Is a co-founder of India's National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM).
  • Was regarded by TIME magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" in May 2006, [5] and by Forbes Asia as "Business Leader of the Year" 2006.
  • Was named one of "Asia's Power 25 – The Most Powerful People in Business in Asia" by Fortune magazine, 2004.
  • Is the CEO and managing director of the Infosys.

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