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S D Shibulal: The Quiet Infosys Co-Founder

One of the seven founders of Infosys, its chief executive from 2011 to 2014, and the funder of a scholarship programme that has supported thousands of students.

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  • S D Shibulal is one of the seven co-founders of Infosys and was its CEO from 2011 to 2014.
  • With his wife Kumari Shibulal he set up the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation, which runs the Vidyadhan scholarship programme.
  • He also co-founded Axilor Ventures.
Tariq Sallam, founder of The City 24/7 Tariq Sallam September 23, 2026 • 2 min read • Updated October 17, 2026
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An executive desk with a leather notebook, a pen, a cup of tea and a bonsai, looking out at sunrise over a lake and the glass buildings of a green tech campus

S D Shibulal is one of Infosys's seven founders.

“Education is the most reliable ladder there is.”

• The idea behind Vidyadhan

S D Shibulal is a co-founder of Infosys who served as its chief executive from 2011 to 2014. Born in Kerala in 1955, he was one of the seven founders in 1981, alongside N R Narayana Murthy. With his wife Kumari Shibulal, he set up the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation, whose Vidyadhan programme gives scholarships to students from economically disadvantaged families.

He is the least publicly visible of the Infosys founders. This profile keeps to the well-documented record.

Quick Information

The Infosys founder who kept a low profile and a large scholarship programme.

Born
1955, Kerala
Infosys
Co-founder, 1981; CEO 2011 to 2014
Foundation
Sarojini Damodaran Foundation
Programme
Vidyadhan scholarships
Investing
Co-founded Axilor Ventures

What Is Vidyadhan?

A scholarship programme run by the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation that supports students from poor families through higher secondary and college education.

What Was His Role at Infosys?

He was a co-founder and later CEO from 2011 to 2014.

A LESSER-KNOWN FACT

The foundation is named after his mother, Sarojini Damodaran.

Why Does S D Shibulal Belong in People of Bangalore?

THEIR BANGALORE CONNECTION

He helped build Infosys in Bengaluru and runs his philanthropy from the city.

FAQs

Is S D Shibulal an Infosys co-founder?

Yes.

When was he Infosys CEO?

2011 to 2014.

What is Vidyadhan?

A scholarship programme for students from disadvantaged families.

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Tariq Sallam, founder of The City 24/7

Tariq Sallam

FOUNDER, THE CITY 24/7

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