People, Positions and Obituaries · 2 May 2026

Nitin Paranjpe appointed Non-executive Vice Chairman of Infosys

Exam-focused facts from the 2 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Nitin Paranjpe has been appointed as the non-executive Vice Chairman of the board of Infosys.
  • The appointment is effective immediately.
  • Paranjpe serves as the non-executive Chairman of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL).
  • Paranjpe is the non-executive Vice Chairman of Heineken NV.
  • He will support Chairman Nandan Nilekani in guiding the board and strategic agenda.
  • Nandan Nilekani will continue as the Chairman of the board.