N agavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy, popularly known as N.R. Narayana Murthy, is a visionary Indian entrepreneur who is widely credited as one of the key architects of India's IT revolution. Born in Karnataka, India, Murthy earned a degree in electrical engineering from the National Institute of Engineering, University of Mysore, and a master's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. After working in various IT roles, including a pivotal position at IIM Ahmedabad, he developed a strong conviction that software development could be done efficiently and cost-effectively in India for global clients.

In 1981, with an initial capital of just $250 borrowed from his wife, Sudha Murty, Murthy and six other engineers co-founded Infosys. The company was built on a strong foundation of ethics, transparency, and a pioneering Global Delivery Model, which became the standard for the Indian IT services industry. As CEO from 1981 to 2002, Murthy guided Infosys from a small startup into a global software giant, becoming the first Indian company to be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. His leadership not only created immense wealth for its shareholders but also generated thousands of high-quality jobs, inspiring a generation of Indian entrepreneurs. After retiring, he has remained an influential public figure, often speaking on issues of corporate governance and entrepreneurship.