Meet Ashiss Kumar Dash: Infosys’ CEO pick and man tasked with shaping its AI future

Business To Business, New Delhi, 24^th July, 2026:   After spending nearly three decades at Infosys, Ashiss Kumar Dash has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the IT services giant, ushering in a new leadership phase for India's second-largest IT services company.
Dash will succeed Salil Parekh as CEO on April 1, 2027, and is expected to steer Infosys through its next phase of growth, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
A long-serving Infosys executive, Dash has held a range of leadership positions across industries, geographies and technology domains during his career with the company. His extensive experience in managing global businesses and driving technology-led growth has made him a key figure in Infosys' leadership team.
As CEO-designate, Dash will take charge at a time when the IT industry is rapidly embracing generative AI and automation, with clients increasingly seeking AI-powered digital transformation solutions.
His appointment signals Infosys' preference for internal leadership continuity while positioning the company to capitalise on emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence and next-generation technologies.