Global IT company Wipro has announced the appointment of Satya Easwaran as the Country Head for India. In his previous role, Easwaran served as the Head of Business Consulting, India (Telecom, Media & Technology sector lead) at KPMG.
As the Country Head, Easwaran will be in charge of strengthening the company’s business in key sectors through strategic consulting, transformation and modernisation. In particular, he will be responsible for assisting clients in leveraging the company’s capabilities in cloud, engineering, data analytics, digital, and cybersecurity for their business and digital transformation initiatives. “I am honoured to be a part of Wipro and lead this strategic geography. India is experiencing significant technology-led shifts and growing demand for specialized skills and innovation – all of which present us with exciting opportunities to strengthen our partnerships with clients and deliver value to our ecosystem. I look forward to contributing towards Wipro’s leadership in the India market,” said Easwaran. He holds an electronics engineering degree from Mumbai University and an MBA in finance and international business from Santa Clara University. During his previous stints at KPMG and Accenture, Easwaran held multiple leadership positions with a focus on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), cloud, digital, strategy and transformation.
Commenting on Easwaran’s appointment, Anis Chenchah, CEO of APMEA (Asia Pacific, India, Middle East and Africa) and member of the Wipro Executive Board said that the former’s experience in delivering high-value consulting services and building successful sales and leadership teams will strengthen Wipro’s position in the Indian market.