Meet Rohan Murty son of Sudha Murty brother-in-law of UK PM Rishi Sunak
Meet Rohan Murty son of Sudha Murty brother-in-law of UK PM Rishi Sunak
The world is ofttimes eclipsed by flamboyance and esthetics and the factual essence of success doesn’t lie in fame or fortune but in the values that shape an individual’s character.
For Sudha Narayan Murty, the chairperson of Infosys foundation, an author, and philanthropist, instilled these values in her children a priority that would eventually emerge as the groundwork of their remarkable achievements.
Notaby, her son, Rohan Narayana Murty, stands as a shining example of how humility, compassion, and a commitment to innovation can pave the path to extraordinary success.
Rohan Narayana Murty, has carved a unique path for himself amid carrying forward the legacy of his parents, N.R. Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, and Sudha Murty. From his early passion for programming to emerging the driving force behind the digital transformation company Soroco, to being a junior fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows and the building Murty Classical Library of India, Rohan’s journey is one of relentless determination, unwavering values, and remarkable achievements.
He is also the brother-in-law of Rishi Sunak, the current Prime Minister of UK
Rohan Murty’s story of effulgence and invention began at an early age. Growing up in the nurturing environment of his illustrious parents, he developed a passion for programming that would shape his future. His education at the Bishop Cotton Boys’ School in Bangalore laid a strong foundation for his academic pursuits.
He pursued a degree in Computer Science from Cornell University, where he honed his technical skills and nurtured his insatiable curiosity. Subsequently, he went on to earn a PhD in computer engineering from Harvard University, focusing on opportunistic wireless networksan area that held immense potential for the future.
Upon completing his doctoral journey, Rohan Narayana Murty set foot on a path of technological innovation. Alongside accomplished computer scientists Arjun Narayan and George Nychis, he founded Soroco in 2014.
The company specialized in automation through artificial intelligence sources, revolutionizing how enterprises approached digital transformation. He is the chief technical officer of his startup.
Soroco’s breakthroughs caught the attention of the global tech community, leading to Rohan’s recognition on Fortune’s ’40 Under 40′ list. Their flagship product, Scout®️, powered by work graphs, reshaped how people experienced work, streamlining office tasks and cutting processing times significantly.
When Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys in June 2013, Rohan was hired as an executive assistant in the Chairman’s Office and reported to him. The Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs has to approve his appointment as Infosys’ Vice President. On June 14, 2014, Rohan quit Infosys when his father resigned as Executive Chairman.
As the son of N.R. Narayana Murthy, Rohan naturally inherited a significant stake in Infosys. Owning 1.45% of the company’s shares, worth $80 billion in 2022, he rose to be the second-largest individual shareholder in the renowned outsourcing giant founded by his father. However, Rohan’s ambitions extended beyond inheriting wealth as he sought to script his own mark in the tech industry through Soroco.
Rohan Murty owned 6,08,12,892 shares, or 1.67 per cent, stake in Infosys, and would get Rs 106.42 crore in dividend income.
Rohan Narayana Murty’s personal life also reflected the influence of his family’s prominence. He was married to Lakshmi Venu, the daughter of Venu Srinivasan, chairman of TVS Motors, Mallika Srinivasan, CEO of TAFE. Eventually, he found marital bliss with Aparna Krishnan, with whom he tied the knot in a simple ceremony.
The wedding reception was graced by Infosys’ four co-founders, Nandan Nilekani, Krish Gopalakrishnan, S.D. Shibulal and K. Dinesh and some of its board directors and celebrities across the fields.
The guiding light behind every successful individual lies a source of inspiration, and for Rohan, that guiding light is his mother, Sudha Murty. An engineer and author, Sudha instilled strong values of compassion, humility, and social responsibility in her children. Rohan’s commitment to innovation with a purpose reflects the principles imbibed from his mother, who herself has been a driving force in various philanthropic endeavors.
As Rohan Narayana Murty continues to push the boundaries of AI and automation, his vision and determination offer a glimpse of a future where technology enriches lives and empowers businesses worldwide. Soroco’s mission to streamline office tasks and enhance productivity speaks to a world increasingly reliant on digital devices and applications.
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