Wipro today announced the appointment of Srikumar Rao as Global Head of its Engineering Edge business line, effective October 5, 2024. He will succeed Harmeet Chauhan, who will be stepping down to pursue opportunities outside the organization. Rao will report to Srini Pallia.
Rao has been with Wipro for 26 years and has grown with the organization, holding various leadership positions. Most recently, he was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wipro Engineering Edge (WEE) and Head of Global Embedded Systems Practice.
His work has spanned several markets, selling and providing specialized engineering, research and development (ER&D) services to clients in software and Internet, semiconductor, automotive, manufacturing and communications.
“Srikumar’s journey from joining the campus to holding multiple leadership positions within Wipro makes him the ideal fit for this role and is a testament to his exceptional dedication, technological expertise and unmatched customer-centric approach,” said Srini Pallia, CEO and MD, Wipro.
“He has contributed significantly to the way Wipro Engineering Edge operates and delivers projects, resulting in industry-leading Customer Satisfaction Scores (NPS). He has also been instrumental in securing major deals across multiple industries due to his technology-centric delivery and strategic insights,” Pallia said.
In his new role, Srikumar will continue to expand and strengthen Wipro’s engineering capabilities. He will also be responsible for defining the vision and growth strategy for Wipro’s R&D services business.
“I would like to thank Harmeet for his leadership over the past six years in managing the ER&D business. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. He will continue in the role until 4 October 2024, working closely with Srikumar to ensure a smooth transition,” Pallia added.
Rao said, “I feel privileged to have the opportunity to lead Wipro’s Engineering Edge business line and look forward to significantly expanding and strengthening our market presence.”
First published: August 30, 2024 | 20:28 IS
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