Go-to man in time of crisis

Holding a degree in electrical engineering from Bangalore University, U B Pravin Rao joined Infosys in 1986 and is currently the chief operating officer (COO) of the company.

He has been with Infosys for over 30 years and has held several leadership positions.

As COO he has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the entire portfolio of the company’s offerings.

He oversees the key functions of global sales, global delivery and business enabling functions. He drives and oversees the continuous renewal of key processes, systems and policies across the company in client relationship management, sales effectiveness, delivery excellence, quality, talent management and leadership development.

Rao holds a degree in electrical engineering from Bangalore University. He is also chairperson of Infosys BPO and a member of the National Council of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Executive Council of Nasscom.

U B Pravin Rao has been appointed interim chief executive officer and managing director reporting to Vishal Sikka under the overall supervision and control of the company’s Board.