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Seshasayee appointed non-executive chairman of Infosys
Bengaluru: Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd on Friday announced Ramaswami Seshasayee has been appointed as its non-executive chairman in place of K.V Kamath, who stepped down from the post following his nomination as president of the $50 billion BRICS’ development bank.
“The company’s board unanimously approved appointment of Seshasayee as non-executive chairman of the board with immediate effect,” the global software major said in a statement here.
Seshasayee, 67, has been an independent director on the company’s board since January 2011 and is chairperson of the audit committee.
“The board has made the most appropriate choice in nominating Seshasayee as my successor, given his vast and varied experience in leading large public companies and his strong contribution to Infosys, during the last four years of his association. Infosys will benefit greatly from his sagacity,” Kamath said.
Seshasayee is also the non-executive vice-chairman of Ashok Leyland Ltd in Chennai and chairman of IndusInd Bank Ltd in Mumbai.
“Infosys is an iconic company and I am thankful to Kamath and the board for entrusting me with this privilege,” Seshasayee said.
To devote requisite time and attention to the new responsibility, the new chairman plans to substantially disengage from his other responsibilities in due course.
“I look forward to working closely with the board and management team as we navigate this period of transformation for the company,” Seshasayee added.
Infosys chief executive Vishal Sikka thanked Kamath for his contribution to the company and wished him best.
“Kamath has been a great mentor to me personally and I look forward to his continued guidance as a well-wisher of this company,” he said.
Welcoming Seshasayee’s appointment, Sikka said he was excited to work with him to accelerate the company’s plans for the future.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.