Wipro Appoints Pierre Bruno as Chief Executive Officer for Europe, Strengthens Commitment to the Region
March 10 2021 - 8:06AM
Business Wire
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading
global information technology, consulting and business process
services company, today announced the appointment of Pierre Bruno
as Chief Executive Officer, Europe.
In this role, Bruno will lead Wipro’s business in six distinct
regions across Europe. This appointment, a bold indication of the
company’s continued investment and focus on the European market,
builds on Wipro’s momentum across the region in recent years.
“Pierre brings 25 years of experience in the IT Infrastructure
consulting and Services sector. He has managed businesses in both
hyper-growth environments and in engineering transformation. With
his experience of leading large teams, Pierre is well-positioned to
drive Wipro’s growth journey in Europe” said Thierry Delaporte,
CEO & Managing Director, Wipro Limited.
“I am excited about the opportunity to lead Wipro’s operations
in the European market which offers tremendous potential for
growth. I look forward to furthering our commitment to European
customers as they navigate their business transformation and
continue to evolve and shift in a digital world,” said Pierre
Bruno, Chief Executive Officer, Europe.
Bruno joins Wipro from DXC Technology, where he was Vice
President and Managing Director of Southern Europe, responsible for
all lines of business, including consulting, integration, apps,
cloud and cyber security. Bruno also worked with Dell for 14 years
in several roles across Asia Pacific, Japan, and EMEA. He played a
key role in Dell’s transformation from selling hardware to becoming
a major player in providing infrastructure solutions.
Bruno holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), with
majors in Marketing and Econometrics from HEC Graduate School in
Paris. He also has a Master’s degree in Bio Engineering.
Wipro’s Commitment to Europe Wipro’s European presence
extends to six regions, comprising UK & Ireland, Germany,
Switzerland, Nordics, Benelux and Southern Europe, as well as three
near-shore delivery locations and includes an array of marquee
clients across industries, many of whom the company is helping to
transform at scale.
Some of the recent deal wins in Europe include
- A significant strategic digital and IT partnership deal with
METRO AG, a leading global wholesale company.
- An engagement with Finland-based clean energy producer Fortum
to help upgrade its application management system, services
integration and management.
- A multi-year global agreement for automotive engineering
services with Italian automotive giant Marelli.
- In Germany, working with Telefónica Germany / O2 and its wider
ecosystem to transform its Business Support Systems and associated
Quality Assurance to enable superior customer experience and growth
in the B2B market segment.
- A strategic, multi-year infrastructure modernization and
digital transformation services engagement by Germany-based energy
company E.ON.
About Wipro Limited Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE:
507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology,
consulting and business process services company. We harness the
power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud,
analytics and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to
the digital world and make them successful. A company recognized
globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong
commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we
have over 190,000 dedicated employees serving clients across six
continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to
build a better and a bold new future.
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