News: Wipro appoints Amit Choudhary as chief operating officer

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Wipro appoints Amit Choudhary as chief operating officer

Choudhary joins Wipro from Capgemini, where he was the chief operating officer for the financial services business unit, as well as a member of their executive committee.
Wipro appoints Amit Choudhary as chief operating officer

Technology services and consulting company Wipro Limited has appointed Amit Choudhary as chief operating officer and member of the Wipro executive board.

Choudhary will be responsible for improving organisational operational efficiency, helping drive sustainable growth, the company said in a statement. 

He will work closely with Wipro’s leadership teams across the organisation on transformation initiatives with the aim of improving customer-centricity. Choudhary will manage global business operations, delivery excellence, CIO, CISO, and the enterprise risk management functions.

Choudhary joins Wipro from Capgemini, where he was the chief operating officer for the financial services business unit, as well as a member of their executive committee.

“Amit brings an incredible mix of strategic thinking and credible execution. With his experience and unique understanding, Wipro will continue to build a business that delivers to the needs of our stakeholders. Amit will be responsible for expanding our transformation and driving operational excellence, doubling down on what is most important to our company, and where we can deliver the greatest impact for our clients,” said Thierry Delaporte, chief executive officer and managing director, Wipro Limited. 

Prior to Capgemini, Choudhary held various leadership positions at Boston Consulting Group and Cadence Design Systems, and consulted with boards and CXOs across industries, including financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and industrial goods.  

“I am very excited to join Wipro, and look forward to working with the incredible team. I hope to bring new perspectives that will further strengthen the organization’s core business, while deepening the value we offer to our clients,” said Choudhary, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur, and the Indian Institute of Management – Calcutta. 

He is based in New York.

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