K. Krithivasan’s tenure as the CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services, or TCS, has been nothing but eventful, especially with a high-profile hiring controversy looming large over the beginning of his tenure. Still, it has delivered spectacular results to the IT giant, which had reported a 17% rise in profits for the first quarter. TCS is also optimistic that its clients will invest in tech solutions for both short-term and long-term growth.
K. Krithivasan’s tenure as the CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services, or TCS, has been nothing but eventful, especially with a high-profile hiring controversy looming large over the beginning of his tenure. Still, it has delivered spectacular results to the IT giant, which had reported a 17% rise in profits for the first quarter. TCS is also optimistic that its clients will invest in tech solutions for both short-term and long-term growth.
According to Money Control, Krithivasan, who hails from Chennai, has stayed at a TCS guest house in Mumbai for the past few months. He plans to move his family to this financial capital soon and start looking for a house.
Krithivasan graduated with his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras then later completed his master’s from IIT Kanpur. In private life, he appears to be very concerned with keeping fit and is fond of reading.
Financially, Krithivasan ranks among India’s top-paid IT executives. According to Times Now, his monthly salary includes a base of ₹10 lakh, which, with benefits, can go up to ₹16 lakh. Back in the 2021-22 fiscal year, he reportedly earned an annual package of ₹25.75 crore, as per Money Control.
Krithivasan’s story is a testament to his resilience and dedication, helping him navigate the pressures of steering one of the world’s largest IT firms through a challenging yet promising period.