In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Nandan Nilekani Co-founder and Chairman of Infosys

Feb 8, 2023

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and chairman of Infosys, shares insights from his remarkable career in tech and public service. He delves into the rise of Indian CEOs in the tech sector, emphasizing education and governance as vital for success. Nilekani discusses his pioneering work on digital identity, transforming governance in India. He also highlights the importance of adapting leadership in a digital age, stressing a focus on curiosity and collaboration. His thoughts on managing a vast workforce and maintaining core company values are equally enlightening.

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Balancing Systems, Culture, and Values for Effective Management

01:27

Prioritizing Skills for Success

00:59

Balancing Digital Intensity

00:56

Intro

2min

Indian CEOs and the Tech Surge

17min

Revolutionizing Governance Through Digital Identity and AI

2min

Navigating Large-Scale Projects and Workforce Management

4min

Upholding Company Values and Interview Criteria

2min

Navigating Leadership in a Digital Age

6min

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Nandan Nilekani Co-founder and Chairman of Infosys, one of the world’s largest IT companies with more than 300 000 employees. Nandan has had an amazing career both at Infosys and for the Indian government where he led the biggest social project on the planet.

The production team on this episode was PLAN-B’s Niklas Figenschaug Johansen and Martin Oftedal. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from Doug Shell.

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