NewsInfosys Independent Director Michael Nelson Gibbs Retires After Completing Second Consecutive TermInfosys Independent Director Michael Nelson Gibbs Retires After Completing Second Consecutive Term
Michael Nelson Gibbs retired as an Independent Director of Infosys Limited effective July 12, 2026, after completing his second consecutive term. He had been appointed on July 13, 2018, and served as Chairperson of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Cybersecurity Risk Sub-committee, and as a member of four other key committees. The Board expressed appreciation for his contributions, and Infosys confirmed its Board and Committee composition remains compliant with applicable laws.
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Michael Nelson Gibbs (DIN: 08177291) has retired as an Independent Director of Infosys Limited effective July 12, 2026 (end of day), upon completion of his second consecutive term in the role. He was originally appointed as an Independent Director on July 13, 2018, marking a tenure spanning approximately eight years across two consecutive terms.
Committee Roles Vacated
Consequent to his retirement as a Director, Gibbs has ceased to hold all committee positions he occupied within the company. The following table summarises the committee roles he held prior to his retirement:
| Role: | Committee/Sub-committee |
|---|---|
| Chairperson: | Stakeholders Relationship Committee |
| Chairperson: | Cybersecurity Risk Sub-committee |
| Member: | Audit Committee |
| Member: | Risk Management Committee |
| Member: | Nomination and Remuneration Committee |
| Member: | Corporate Social Responsibility Committee |
Board's Acknowledgement
The Board of Directors placed on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable contributions provided by Michael Nelson Gibbs during his tenure as an Independent Director of the company. Infosys also confirmed that the composition of the Board and its Committees continues to be in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws following his retirement.
The regulatory disclosure was signed by A.G.S. Manikantha, Company Secretary (Membership No: A21918), and filed with BSE Limited, the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and the New York Stock Exchange on July 13, 2026. The information has also been made available on the company's website at www.infosys.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Infosys
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.24% | +5.29% | -3.73% | -30.91% | -31.76% | -28.77% |
Who will be appointed to succeed Michael Nelson Gibbs as the Chairperson of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Cybersecurity Risk Sub-committee?
How will the departure of a long-serving independent director impact Infosys' governance strategy and board dynamics?
Will Infosys look to fill the vacant independent director position immediately, or will they reduce the board size temporarily?
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