Nandan Nilekani is an Indian entrepreneur known for his significant contributions to the technology sector and public service. He began his career in 1978 at Patni Computer Systems. In 1981, Nilekani, alongside N.R. Narayana Murthy and five others, co-founded Infosys, an information technology company.

At Infosys, Nilekani held various leadership roles, including managing director, president, and chief operating officer.