Bangalore, Karnataka, India, April, 2025 — Kenny Kesar has been elevated to Global Chief Information Officer at Wipro, marking a major leadership transition within the global technology services company. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, Kesar brings deep expertise in IT operations, business systems, and digital transformation to this critical role. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Business Systems and Application Management at Wipro.
Prior to this, Kesar held senior leadership positions at SAP, where he was Vice President, Business Transformation Services & Chief Architect, and also led solution management across Greater China and the APJ region. His earlier stints include key roles at Oracle and GE HealthCare, where he was instrumental in shaping enterprise technology strategy, establishing global ERP centers of excellence, and executing major IT transformations.
In his new capacity as CIO, Kesar will focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, optimizing IT operations, and transforming digital experiences across Wipro’s global footprint. His leadership aligns with Wipro’s ongoing strategic restructuring that consolidates its cloud, data, analytics, and AI capabilities under the Tech Services business line.
This appointment signals Wipro’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation initiatives and reimagining enterprise IT with agility and innovation. Kesar’s rich blend of technical depth, strategic foresight, and global experience is expected to play a pivotal role in driving the company’s next wave of growth and technological advancement.
Wipro
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a global technology services and consulting company that helps clients tackle their most complex digital transformation needs. With over 230,000 employees and partners across 65 countries, Wipro offers end-to-end capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations—empowering businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital world.
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