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Rajesh Gopinathan

Tata Consultancy Services · India

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-06

Rajesh Gopinathan is the CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Gopinathan is based in India. Gopinathan was born in 1971 in Thrissur and educated at Indian Institutes of Management.

Rajesh Gopinathan is an Indian Executive who was former CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an Indian IT services and consulting organization and one of the country's largest employers. He was elevated to Chief Executive in February 2017, having been the Chief Financial Officer since 2013. At time of his appointment, Rajesh was one of the youngest CEOs in the Tata Group.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Rajesh Gopinathan's departure from Tata Consultancy Services as CEO in 2023, with K Krithivasan appointed as successor. Headlines have examined Gopinathan's exit and the subsequent strategic changes implemented by the new leadership, as well as reflections on Gopinathan's tenure and the transition period.

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Born
1971 · Thrissur
Citizenship
India
Education
Indian Institutes of Management

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Rajesh Gopinathan: FAQ

What company does Rajesh Gopinathan lead?
Rajesh Gopinathan is CEO of Tata Consultancy Services.
Where was Rajesh Gopinathan educated?
Rajesh Gopinathan studied at Indian Institutes of Management.