Srini Pallia

Srini Pallia is now Wipro’s New Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.

Srini Pallia is now Wipro‘s New Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. This comes after the Indian IT major Wipro on Saturday announced the resignation of its CEO Thierry Delaporte and named Srinivas Pallia as the new CEO effective immediately.

Wipro’s Board noted the resignation of Delaporte with effect from April 6, 2024, the company said in a BSE filing, and added he will be relieved from the employment of the company with effect from the close of business hours on May 31, 2024.

What did Wipro say?

”At their meeting held on April 6, 2024…pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Srinivas Pallia as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company with effect from April 7, 2024, for a period of five years, subject to approval of shareholders and the Central Government as may be applicable,” Wipro said.

Who is Srini Pallia?

Srini Pallia has been associated with Wipro for over three decades. Joining Wipro in 1992, he headed company’s several leadership position, which also included President of Wipro’s Consumer Business Unit and Global head of Business Application Services. He also serves as a member of Wipro’s Group Executive Council and Inclusion & Diversity Council.

Srini Pallia Educational Qualification

Srini Pallia completed his bachelor’s degree in engineering and graduated from Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore for his master’s degree in management studies. Srini Pallia also holds a degree from Harvard Business School’s Leading Global Businesses executive program, and the Advanced Leadership Program at McGill Executive Institute.

What did Srini Pallia say on his appointment?

Commenting on his appointment, Pallia said, “Wipro is one of those rare companies that combines profit with purpose, and I am truly honoured to have been chosen to lead this iconic institution.”

“I am excited to build on the strong foundation established by Thierry and lead Wipro on its next growth trajectory. I have built my entire career at Wipro, and I have a deep appreciation of our 78-year history and our incredible team of more than 240,000 associates,” he added.