Wipro hires Accenture veteran to head consulting business
NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES and BENGALURU, INDIA — Indian technology giant Wipro Limited has appointed Amit Kumar as Managing Partner and Global Head of Wipro Consulting.
Kumar, a former Accenture executive with 17 years of experience, will be based in New York and report directly to CEO Srini Pallia.
Strategic leadership appointment
Kumar brings over 24 years of consulting experience across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. He has expertise in diverse industries such as high-tech, chemicals, energy, retail, automotive, and consumer goods.
“I am honored and excited to join Wipro at such a pivotal time,” said Kumar.
“The evolving AI landscape presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses to innovate and lead. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Wipro to build on our success and set new benchmarks for consulting excellence globally.”
CEO Srini Pallia was optimistic about the appointment: “His experience in driving exponential business growth, combined with his passion for innovation and results-driven approach, makes him the ideal leader to propel our consulting business into an exciting new future and deliver superior value to our clients.”
Kumar, a St. Stephen’s College, Delhi graduate with a master’s degree from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, will be responsible for leading consulting-driven, AI-fueled growth and helping clients navigate business and technology transformations.
Some of the recent appointments are Ranjita Ghosh as chief marketing officer and Omkar Nisal as the CEO of Europe in Wipro, among others. The company has also faced some high-profile departures, including its chief financial officer (CFO) and heads of various global regions, which has led to legal actions and a reshuffle at the top level.
Wipro’s performance and global presence
Wipro, headquartered in Bengaluru, has established itself as a leading technology services provider. It serves clients across diverse sectors including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.
The firm reported a 24.5% YoY growth in net income, amounting to ₹33.5 billion (US$392 million), and 4.5% quarter-on-quarter growth. It placed #4 on the OA500 2024, an objective index of the world’s leading 500 outsourcing companies.
With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, Wipro provides comprehensive services ranging from cloud computing and cybersecurity to digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
