N. R. Narayana Murthy is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of Infosys, a multinational corporation that provides IT services and consulting. Born on August 20, 1946, in Mysore, India, he played a crucial role in shaping the Indian IT industry and is often referred to as the "father of the Indian IT sector." Murthy served as the CEO of Infosys from 1981 to 2002 and later as the chairman. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly and became one of the largest IT services firms in the world, known for its innovative practices and corporate governance.