DBT Bureau
Bengaluru, 31 August 2024
Wipro has announced the appointment of Srikumar Rao as global head of its Engineering Edge business line, effective from October 5, 2024.
Rao will succeed Harmeet Chauhan, who is stepping down to pursue opportunities outside the organisation, the company said in an exchange filing. Rao will report to the CEO-Srinivas Pallia, it said.
Rao has been with Wipro for 26 years and has grown with the organisation, serving in various leadership roles. He was most recently the chief operating officer (COO) of Wipro Engineering Edge (WEE) and global practice head of embedded systems.
His work has spanned several markets, selling and delivering specialised engineering, research, and development (ER&D) services to software and internet, semiconductor, automotive, manufacturing, and communications clients.
“Srikumar’s journey, from a campus recruit to multiple leadership roles within Wipro, makes him the ideal fit for this role and is testament to his exceptional dedication, technological expertise, and unparalleled client-centric approach,” CEO of Wipro, Srini Pallia said.
“He has significantly contributed to how Wipro Engineering Edge operates and delivers projects, resulting in industry-leading customer satisfaction (NPS) scores. He has also been instrumental in securing marquee deals across various industries due to his tech-centric delivery and strategic insights,” Pallia added.
In his new role, Srikumar will continue to scale and strengthen Wipro’s engineering prowess. He will also be responsible for defining the vision and growth strategy for Wipro’s ER&D services business.
Pallia also thanked the outgoing ER&D head, under whose leadership the segment has clocked good growth.
“I would like to thank Harmeet for his leadership over the last six years in managing the ER&D business. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. He will continue until October 4, 2024, working closely with Srikumar to ensure a smooth transition,” Pallia said.
