After BCG advisory role, ex-TCS CEO Gopinathan joins IIT Bombay as head of entrepreneurship
IIT) Bombay has appointed former Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO Rajesh Gopinathan as head- translational research and entrepreneurship and professor of practice, the premier institute said on Friday.
A translational research centre to support transition of IP from lab to industry was created recently. The new position of head, translational research and entrepreneurship has been created to further accelerate these initiatives, said the institute.
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Earlier this week, it was reported that Gopinathan, who left TCS in September, is joining Boston Consulting Group as a senior advisor to the technology, media and telecom (TMT) practice. Gopinathan will be advising in the capacity of an external consultant. BCG did not respond to ET's queries.
“We have a tradition of active involvement of industry leaders in shaping our plans. As we look to advance our ambitious agenda of applied research and entrepreneurship, we are delighted to welcome Rajesh Gopinathan. His global exposure and experience in the rapid scaling up at TCS will play a pivotal role in taking our agenda to the next
