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  • Wipro marks 20 years of its global run with record turnout

    Wipro marks 20 years of its global run with record turnout

    BENGALURU: Wipro’s annual Spirit of Wipro Run hit a milestone on Sunday as over 62,000 employees, families, clients and partners pounded the streets in more than 100 cities worldwide.

    Executive chairman Rishad Premji flagged off the flagship event at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium, while chief executive and managing director Srini Pallia led the East Brunswick, New Jersey leg. Bengaluru alone drew 14,000 runners, the highest ever.

    “This year we celebrate not just a number, but the spirit of togetherness that defines Wipro,” said Saurabh Govil, chief human resources officer.

    Each registration is matched by a corporate donation through Wipro Cares, aiding more than 85 non-profits in healthcare, education and environmental projects. The run unites employees of Wipro Limited, Wipro Enterprises, Premji Invest, the Azim Premji Foundation and Azim Premji University.

    The event dovetailed with the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon, where 35,000 runners—including elite athletes—took part. Wipro remains title sponsor for the third year running.

  • Wipro strikes the right chord with Harman DTS acquisition for AI-led growth

    Wipro strikes the right chord with Harman DTS acquisition for AI-led growth

    MUMBAI: When a tech giant meets a sound maestro, sparks fly louder than music. Wipro Limited has signed an agreement to acquire the Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit of Harman, a Samsung company, in a move that turbocharges its AI-powered engineering and consulting ambitions. The deal, expected to close by 31 December 2025 subject to regulatory nods, will see more than 5,600 DTS employees including senior leaders across the Americas, Europe and Asia, join Wipro’s ranks. The acquisition adds not just people, but precision: DTS specialises in domain-led design, connected products, software platforms, and AI-native accelerators, making it a prized catch for Wipro’s engineering global business line.

    “This marks a pivotal step in Wipro’s transformation journey,” said Wipro CEO and MD Srini Pallia highlighting how the deal blends DTS’ high-touch digital engineering with Wipro’s global consulting-led, AI-powered muscle. The aim? To accelerate digital innovation, cut time-to-market, and sharpen competitive edge for clients.

    For Wipro managing partner & global head of engineering Srikumar Rao,  the move strengthens the company’s software-defined, platform-centric approach, allowing it to deliver large-scale transformation across high-growth sectors like hi-tech, consumer, industrial, healthcare, and aerospace.

    From Harman’s side, the transition was framed as a springboard. “As part of Wipro, DTS will have the complementary capabilities and scale to expand its impact,” said Harman CEO Christian Sobottka while Harman chief strategy officer Carolin Reichert, noted the move frees Harman to double down on its automotive electronics and audio innovation.

    Crucially, the acquisition comes with a multi-year strategic agreement with Harman and Samsung, opening doors for joint growth and tighter collaboration in AI-first technologies.

    Advised by Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., the transaction tunes perfectly into Wipro’s larger symphony: uniting virtual and physical worlds, embedding AI across engineering, and orchestrating innovation that resonates across industries.

    With DTS set to integrate into Wipro’s engineering arm post-acquisition, the tech giant may well have composed its boldest note yet in the race for digital transformation.
     

  • Wipro’s Srini Pallia brings in BPO veteran Kang; does business realignment

    Wipro’s Srini Pallia brings in BPO veteran Kang; does business realignment

    MUMBAI: In a bold corporate shuffle aimed at spicing up its business offerings, Wipro has appointed industry veteran Jasjit Singh Kang as managing partner & global head of its business process services  (BPS) division, effective 1 April.

    The appointment, which adds another heavyweight to chief executive and managing director Srini Pallia’s inner circle, comes as part of a larger organisational makeover designed to seduce clients with more integrated, AI-powered solutions. Kang will report directly to Pallia and join Wipro’s exclusive executive board in what the company coyly describes as “a new position.”

    Kang, who cut his teeth in the rough-and-tumble world of banking with stints at Citibank, Bank of America, and ANZ Grindlays, brings over 32 years of technology and business leadership experience to the role. He’ll take the reins of Wipro’s massive BPS operation, which employs a whopping 84,000 staff globally.

    Before being wooed by Wipro, Kang played the field with leadership roles at Alight, Aon India, WNS Global Services, and GE/Genpact. His CV boasts extensive experience in BPO setups, mergers and acquisitions, and technology transformation projects that would make lesser executives blush.

    The MBA holder from Central Queensland University also served as chairperson for Nasscom’s global in-house centres for the north India region, cementing his reputation as a player in India’s technology services scene.

    Meanwhile, Pallia has also taken Wipro through  a management reshuffle which forms part of the company’s broader strategic realignment around four global business lines to cater to client needs better:

    * Technology services: Nagendra Bandaru will lead this division, focusing on cloud-enabled and industry-specific technology solutions including digital and industry cloud, cybersecurity, data, analytics, and AI.
    * Business process services: The freshly appointed Kang will steer this ship, concentrating on digital operations and business process transformation.
    * Consulting services: Under Amit Kumar’s stewardship, this division will provide strategic advisory and transformation services to clients thirsting for innovation.
    * Engineering: Srikumar Rao will continue to head this division, providing engineering and R&D services.
    Meanwhile, Anne-Marie Rowland will maintain her grip on Capco, with no changes planned for this division.
    Jo Debecker, who previously led Wipro FullStride Cloud, has decided to pursue opportunities outside the company, marking the only executive departure in this round of reshuffling.

    “This evolution of our business lines will enable us to further sharpen our focus towards client needs with consulting-led and AI-powered solutions. This realignment will allow us to serve our
    clients better, enabling us to deliver tailored, high-impact transformation” said Pallia, who took over as Wipro’s chief last year.

    Industry analysts suggest the restructuring comes as tech consultancies worldwide feel the heat from generative AI, which threatens to disrupt traditional outsourcing and consulting models. With clients increasingly demanding integrated, outcome-driven solutions, Wipro’s reorganisation aims to position the company as a more agile dance partner in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.