Narayana Murthy to step down today

The Nasdaq-listed firm had kept the post vacant and announced last month that he would serve as non-executive chairman and continue as the chief mentor from August 21.

8216;8216;I have enjoyed doing what I did in creating this company8230;nurturing it so far,8217;8217; said Murthy today.

Hinting that he would continue to play a key role in Infosys, Murthy said: 8216;8216;The role of the non-executive chairman is primarily to preside over the board..To make sure that the succession planning of the CEO is well-handled, to ensure that the board discharges its responsibility, in making sure there is a good strategy with the company and that strategy is well executed and that the finest principles of corporate governance are followed.8217;8217;