Kris Gopalakrishnan Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Awards, Height, Parents, Child, Wife

Senapathy Gopalakrishnan, also known as Kris Gopalakrishnan, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, is an Indian businessman renowned for co-founding Infosys, a global leader in IT services and consulting.

His leadership as CEO and his contributions to innovation, research, and philanthropy, particularly in brain science, have established him as a transformative figure in India’s technology and startup ecosystem.

Profile

• Full Name: Senapathy Gopalakrishnan
• Stage Name: Kris Gopalakrishnan
• Born: April 5, 1955
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Businessman, Philanthropist
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m)
• Religion: Hinduism
• Parents: Mr. Gopalakrishnan and Mrs. Gopalakrishnan (homemaker
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Sudha Gopalakrishnan
• Children: Meghana Gopalakrishnan
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth:$4.3 billion to $4.35 billion USD

Early Life

Kris Gopalakrishnan, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, was born on April 5, 1955, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, into a middle-class family. His father, initially a clerk, later started a small plumbing business, while his mother was a homemaker. Both his paternal and maternal grandparents were teachers, fostering a value for education.

Growing up in Trivandrum, Kris developed an early interest in science but faced challenges when he missed a medical school seat by two marks, a setback that shaped his resilience. His parents supported his choices without interference, allowing him to pursue his academic and professional path independently.

Education

Kris Gopalakrishnan completed his schooling at Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from University College, Thiruvananthapuram, followed by a Master of Science in Physics (1977) and a Master of Technology in Computer Science (1979) from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

Career

Kris Gopalakrishnan, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, began his career in 1979 as a software engineer at Patni Computer Systems in Mumbai. In 1981, he co-founded Infosys with N.R. Narayana Murthy, Nandan Nilekani, and S.D. Shibulal, K. Dinesh, N.S. Raghavan and Ashok Arora, with an initial capital of $250.

He managed technical operations for KSA/Infosys in the US from 1987 to 1994 and served as Chief Operating Officer from 2002. As CEO and Managing Director from 2007 to 2011, he drove Infosys’ global expansion, transforming it into a leading IT firm. He served as Executive Vice Chairman until his retirement in 2014. Post-retirement, Kris founded Axilor Ventures, a startup accelerator, in 2014, supporting early-stage entrepreneurs.

He chairs the Council of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the Board of Governors of IIT Bangalore, and the Reserve Bank of India Innovation Hub. He is President of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, and chairs Itihaasa Research and Digital, documenting Indian IT history.

Awards & Nominations

• 1998: Distinguished Alumnus Award, IIT Madras
• 2009: Recognized as a Global Business Thinker, Thinkers 50
• 2011: Padma Bhushan, Government of India (third-highest civilian honor)
• 2011: Top CEO (IT Services category), Institutional Investor’s Asia’s Top Executives
• 2011: Asian Corporate Director Recognition Award, Corporate Governance Asia
• 2019: Honorary Doctorate, University of Kerala

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kris_sg

Personal Life

Kris Gopalakrishnan, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been married to Sudha Gopalakrishnan since April 1981, and they have one daughter, Meghana Gopalakrishnan. Born under the Aries zodiac sign, he is described as innovative and driven, traits evident in his career and philanthropy.

Residing in Bengaluru, India, he owns properties, including a 10,161.8 sq ft home in Koramangala valued at ₹40 crore and two properties in JP Nagar valued at ₹113 crore. His hobbies include reading history and philosophy books and listening to music.

Through the Pratiksha Trust, co-founded with his wife, Kris has donated ₹225 crore to establish the Centre for Brain Research at IISc Bengaluru and ₹60 crore for visiting chairs in neurocomputing and data science at IISc and IIT Madras.

Net Worth

Kris Gopalakrishnan, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, has an estimated net worth of $4.3-4.35 billion USD, per Forbes, ranking him 73rd among India’s richest tycoons. His wealth primarily stems from his stake in Infosys, earnings from leadership roles, and investments through Axilor Ventures.