In partnership with the Digital Future Initiative and Silfen Leadership Series, the CBS Marketing Division presents a fireside chat with Sumit Virmani, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Infosys. With more than 25 years of experience, Sumit has shaped corporate narratives and customer engagement strategies across industries and regions. At Infosys, he has played a pivotal role in elevating the company into the world’s Top 100 brands and driving its recognition as the fastest-growing IT services brand globally.

He has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 50 Most Influential CMOs worldwide for three consecutive years, most recently in 2025, and was named a global marketing visionary by CNBC Storyboard 18 in 2024.

The discussion will be moderated by Michel Tuan Pham, Kravis Professor of Business; Chair of the Marketing Division, Columbia Business School.

This in-person-only event will be held at Columbia Business School in Kravis Hall, 890 and is limited to Columbia University community members and invited guests. You must present a Columbia University or government-issued ID that matches the name used on your registration to enter. A grab-and-go lunch will be provided for registered guests following the talk, while supplies last.

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This event will be photographed and video recorded. Attendee images may appear on Columbia Business School (CBS) media channels. If this is a concern, please let us know. Note that large bags, luggage, placards, and signs are not permitted inside the venue. For further inquiries or assistance, contact us at thehub@gsb.columbia.edu.

A Conversation with Sumit Virmani, EVP and CMO of Infosys