New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) IT services major Wipro on Friday said it has appointed former Birlasoft CEO Angan Guha as president and chief executive officer of its Americas 2 strategic market unit, effective December 8.
The appointment marks the return of an executive who spent over 28 years at the company.
Guha will report to Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, and will be a member of the Wipro Executive Leadership Team, the Bengaluru-based company said in a statement.
In his new role, Guha will focus on building business and market momentum in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), energy & utilities, and manufacturing sectors. He will also work on accelerating growth and deepening client relationships in the region, the company said.
“His experience in driving business growth, combined with his focus on innovation and execution, will be valuable as we strengthen our Americas business. I am confident that his leadership will help us accelerate growth, deepen client relationships, and deliver greater value to our clients,” Pallia said.
Guha brings in more than three decades of experience. Most recently, he was global CEO and Managing Director of Birlasoft.
Before that, he spent over 28 years at Wipro and held several senior leadership roles, including CEO of the Americas 2 business unit and member of the company’s leadership team.
Guha has a degree in electronics engineering from the University of Pune and has completed management programmes at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.
“I am honoured and excited to rejoin Wipro at such a pivotal time for our industry. The evolving AI landscape presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses to innovate and lead. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Wipro and helping clients navigate this transformation, drive meaningful business outcomes, and build on Wipro’s strong consulting and technology capabilities,” Guha said.
