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    Srini Pallia Takes Over as Wipro CEO After Thierry Delaporte Steps Down

    In a surprising revelation, technology services and consulting giant Wipro has announced that Srini Pallia has been appointed as the chief executive officer and managing director of Wipro with immediate effect. This announcement has been made after Thierry Delaporte, who was overseeing transformation at Wipro from the past year decided to step down to pursue his personal interest outside of work.

    “I’m grateful to Rishad and the Board for the opportunity to lead Wipro through a period of significant transformation. I am proud of the solid foundation we have laid for Wipro’s future success. In the four years we have worked together, Srini has built a successful business in our largest market of Americas 1 and has become an important strategic partner to our clients. As I pass the torch to Srini, I’m confident he’ll continue our journey, steering us to greater heights,” said an official statement from Thierry Delaporte. 

    Who Is New Wipro CEO Srini Pallia?

    Srini Pallia has been associated with Wipro from the past three decades and also serves as the member of the company’s board. He has also served as the CEO of Americas 1, the biggest and fastest growing strategic market unit of the company. After having joined Wipro in the year 1992, has held many leadership positions, including President of Wipro’s Consumer Business Unit and Global head of Business Application Services.  

    He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and a master’s in management studies from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc). He has also graduated from the Harvard Business School’s Leading Global Businesses executive program, and the Advanced Leadership Program at McGill Executive Institute. Srini Pallia will continue to serve the company from New Jersey and will report directly to Rishad Premji, chairman of the company.

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