Infosys recently announced seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz has joined the company as its global brand ambassador. In a statement, the company called the collaboration “a truly remarkable convergence.”
While fans are excited about the new role taken on by the youngest player ever to be ranked No. 1 in the world of men’s tennis, many reacted enthusiastically to the news. Some are reminded Narayana MurthyThe controversial 70-hour work week.
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What is social media saying?
One person joked, “Now Carlos needs to play at least 70 hours a week.” Another added, “Brother has to play 70 hours a week now or he’s going to get fired.”
A third commented: “70 hours or they will take him to court?” A fourth wrote: “Now Carlos Alcaraz must work 70 hours a week or he will be fired.”
What does a 70-hour work week look like?
Infosys co-founder and former CEO Narayana Murthy has sparked a debate on work-life balance after she made remarks on how to improve productivity at work in India. Talking to Mohandas Pai, former CFO of Infosys, he said: “We need to be more efficient if we want to compete with the fastest growing countries like China and Japan. Currently, work productivity in India is very low. The government must also reduce decision-making time and curb corruption in the bureaucracy. “Our young people need to work at least 70 hours a week,” he added. “
His comments divided the internet, with industry leaders either supporting or opposing them.
Carlos Alcaraz serves as Infosys Ambassador:
“I am honored to be working with Infosys; I have closely followed and admired how this company is changing the game of tennis through technology. The innovations they are delivering are elevating the game for everyone – players, coaches and fans alike. At the highest level, it is often the small details that make the biggest impact. I’m always looking for new ways to improve, and working with Infosys will give me the opportunity to leverage data and artificial intelligence to gain a deeper understanding of my game and push my performance to new heights. Beyond the court, I am also excited to partner with Infosys through my foundation to use technology to make a meaningful impact in communities around the world,” the champion athlete said in a statement.
Talking about the new partnership, Sumit Virmani, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys said, “We are delighted to welcome Carlos Alcaraz as our global brand ambassador. Carlos embodies the spirit of a new generation that is fearless, agile, pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. At Infosys, we are equally passionate about innovation and progress, using technology to amplify human potential and help our clients achieve extraordinary results. We look forward to working with Carlos to redefine performance tennis and inspire inspiring progress on and off the court.”
Infosys statement on Carlos Alcaraz:
“Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, today announced a multi-year partnership with the youngest athlete ever to achieve world number one,” the company said in a statement. Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 1 ranked men’s tennis player, welcomes him as its global brand ambassador. This partnership is a true fusion of excellence – the perseverance and courage of a champion combined with the consistency and AI-driven innovation of an enterprise technology leader – celebrating the championship mentality of tennis and global businesses.“
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It added, “Beyond the courts, this partnership extends to a joint initiative between Infosys and the Carlos Alcaraz Foundation. Together they will leverage technology to drive social impact, with a focus on technology-for-good initiatives.”
