Wipro Limited, a leading technology services company, announced on August 30, 2024, that Srikumar Rao will become the Global Head of its Engineering Edge Business Line, effective October 5, 2024. Rao, a 26-year Wipro veteran, replaces Harmeet Chauhan and will report to CEO Srini Pallia.
Previously serving as COO of Wipro Engineering Edge and Global Practice Head of Embedded Systems, Rao will now lead Wipro’s Engineering, Research, and Development (ER&D) Services business. His journey from campus recruit to multiple leadership roles within Wipro underscores the company’s commitment to internal talent development.
In his new position, Rao will focus on scaling Wipro’s engineering capabilities and implementing AI-first strategies across the organization. As a member of NASSCOM’s ER&D Executive Council, Rao brings valuable industry insights to his role.
Based in Bengaluru, India, his appointment signals Wipro’s dedication to strengthening its position in the competitive ER&D services market and driving innovation in the technology sector.
