Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced a collaboration with Tennis Australia, Tennis Victoria, and Tennis New South Wales to develop future leaders in the states of Victoria and New South Wales (NSW). This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to community service and digital innovation in sports.

Future Leaders Program: Equipping Students with Leadership Skills

The Future Leaders Program is aimed at Year 9, 10, and 11 students from metropolitan and regional tennis clubs in Victoria and New South Wales. Designed to develop leadership skills, the program utilizes a bespoke version of Infosys Springboard, the company’s digital learning and collaboration platform. It focuses on imparting transferable skills in areas such as inclusion, leadership, technology, and design thinking.

Australian Open Digital Innovation Partnership and Community Service

This collaboration is a key component of Infosys’ Australian Open Digital Innovation Partnership, which has been extended until 2026. The partnership’s goal is to create digital experiences for all stakeholders associated with tennis, aligning with the vision of “tennis for everyone”.

Graduation of the First Cohort and Experiential Learning

The first group of students from Victoria graduated from the Future Leaders Program in April 2023. The program included a Future Leaders camp and a day at Infosys’ Melbourne Living Lab, where students learned about emerging technologies like the Metaverse, AI, and VR. They also participated in a Future Leaders Day at the Australian Open 2023, including a Tennis Clinic with Casey Dellacqua and learning about sustainability initiatives.

Comments from Infosys and Tennis Australia Executives

Ashok Mysore, Vice President, Infosys, and Regional Head, Delivery and Operations, Australia & New Zealand, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in extending the Australian Open partnership into the broader community. Cedric Cornelis, Chief Commercial Officer of Tennis Australia, expressed excitement over the positive impact of Infosys’ innovations on grassroots tennis communities.

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