Wipro appoints Sarat Chand as regional head and managing director of Northern Europe
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a prominent global technology services and consulting firm, today announced a strategic leadership appointment, naming Sarat Chand as the new Regional Head and Managing Director of Northern Europe. This appointment reflects Wipro’s commitment to enhancing its operational presence and driving growth across the Northern European market.
Two Decades of Leadership and Innovation
Sarat Chand, who joined Wipro in 2001, has risen through various leadership roles within the company, including solutions lead and account management. Most recently, Chand led Wipro’s operations in the Benelux region, where he significantly strengthened the company’s market position. His leadership has been instrumental in Wipro’s success in the Netherlands, positioning it among the top IT providers in the region as recognized by industry analysts.
Expanding Role to Drive Regional Synergies
In his new role, Sarat Chand will oversee Wipro’s operations across the Benelux and Nordics regions, which include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. This expanded territory underlines the importance of Northern Europe as a strategic growth area for Wipro, encompassing seven key markets noted for their strong client base and significant brand recognition.
Pierre Bruno, CEO of Wipro Europe, expressed confidence in Chand’s ability to unify and enhance Wipro’s efforts across these markets. “Northern Europe is a strategic growth market for Wipro, with a strong client base, pipeline, brand recognition, and top analyst ratings,” said Bruno. “By bringing this high-growth, high-potential region under one leadership, we will be able to drive increased synergies, better efficiencies, and faster execution capabilities for our clients.”
Vision for the Future
Reflecting on his appointment, Sarat Chand remarked, “I am honored and excited to take on the leadership for Northern Europe at this critical juncture in our growth journey. This market offers a tremendous opportunity for us to deliver enhanced value to our clients. Combining these markets will allow us to create new synergies in how we serve our clients, enable faster innovation and execution, while continuing to provide clients with exceptional experiences.”
Sarat Chand’s extensive experience and proven track record at Wipro make him well-suited to lead the company’s ambitious plans in Northern Europe. His deep understanding of client needs, coupled with a strategic vision for growth, positions Wipro to further solidify its leadership in the technology services sector in this key region.