Nandan Nilekani is an Indian technology entrepreneur and public-policy figure. He cofounded the information technology company Infosys in 1981 and currently serves as chairman of its board. Following the 2026 student protests in India, he was appointed by the Indian government to lead a task force to recommend educational reforms to the country’s educational system.
He previously played a major role in the establishment of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), overseeing the early development of Aadhaar, India’s biometric identification system.