Infosys CEO Lax Gopisetty Missing Amid Nepal Floods – Safety Concerns Escalate

Current Situation and Company Response Infosys announced that its Public Services chief Lax Gopisetty, who was traveling in Nepal on a personal visit, is currently unreachable following the devastating floods that have swept the country. The company expressed its primary concern for his safety and wellbeing, and stated that it is working closely with relevant agencies to gather information and establish contact. Infosys also reiterated that it remains in close communication with Gopisetty’s family and is providing all necessary support during this difficult time.

Gopisetty's Background and Role Lax Gopisetty serves as CEO of Infosys Public Services, the Bengaluru‑based subsidiary that focuses on public‑sector technology solutions in the US and Canada. With over three decades of experience across government, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, utilities, education, and insurance, he advises public‑sector organisations on strategy, technology, operations and transformation. Prior to his current role, Gopisetty was Global Vice President at Infosys, where he expanded the Business Applications and Digital Workspace Services practice across the Americas, Europe and Asia. He also held leadership positions at Accenture, BearingPoint, IBM, PwC and HCL, and has been active as a mentor to startups and a board member of innovation accelerators.

Impact and Next Steps While the immediate focus is on locating the CEO and ensuring his safety, Infosys Public Services will continue to operate its public‑sector engagements without disruption. The company has committed to updating stakeholders as soon as reliable information becomes available. In the interim, Infosys has mobilised its crisis‑management team and is coordinating with Nepalese authorities to monitor the situation and provide assistance to affected communities.