QUT has recognised Narayana Murthy's international achievements in information technology and education by making him a Doctor of the University.
Mr Murthy is the founder of Indian-based IT giant Infosys and serves on the boards of leading education institutions in Asia and America.
He was presented with his honorary doctorate by QUT Chancellor Major-General Peter Arnison this morning during a special ceremoney at the QUT Gardens Theatre in front of guests including Premier Peter Beattie.
The event followed the IT leader's sold-out appearance as guest speaker at the QUT Business Leaders' Forum at the Brisbane Hilton this week.
Mr Murthy is a key international figure in the IT industry and was named by TIME Magazine as one of 10 leaders helping change the future of technology.
He is the chairman and chief mentor of Infosys Technologies Ltd, which he co-founded in India in 1981.
In addition, he is a director of Singapore's DBS Bank, serves on the central board of the Reserve Bank of India, is a member of the Indian Prime Minister's Council on Trade and Industry, and a board member for New Delhi Television Ltd.
Mr Murthy is also an IT advisor to several Asian countries and has strong education links.
His positions include being a member of the Yale University President's Council on International Activities and the Advisory Council of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
He also chairs the governing body of the Indian Institute of Information Technology and the Indian Institute of Management.
Media contact: Mechelle Webb, QUT media officer, 07 3864 4494 or ml.webb@qut.edu.au
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