Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading
global information technology, consulting and business process
services company, today organized the 13th edition of the ‘Spirit
of Wipro’ Run in 125 cities across 34 countries. Several thousands
of Wipro employees, their friends and families, alumni, customers,
partners and suppliers came together for the Run. The theme for
this year’s Run was ‘We Before Me’, a concept rooted in the spirit
of camaraderie that drives the ‘Spirit of Wipro’ Run and celebrates
the collective passion of participants and teams whose goal is to
connect rather than just compete.
The Run is an annual global initiative to champion and reinforce
the core values of the organization: Be passionate about clients’
success, Treat each person with respect, Be global and responsible,
and Unyielding integrity in everything we do.
Abidali Z Neemuchwala, Chief Executive Officer and Executive
Director, Wipro Limited said, “Everything we do at Wipro is
firmly rooted in the ‘Spirit of Wipro’. The ‘Spirit of Wipro’ Run
embodies that commitment. Long distance running requires
perseverance, long days of physical and mental preparation, and
determination for the cause. It is fantastic to see the collective
spirit of Wiproites and our clients and friends across the globe
who put ‘We Before Me’ to make the Run a success.”
Saurabh Govil, President and Chief Human Resources Officer,
Wipro Limited said, “The ‘Spirit of Wipro’ Run is among the
largest employee engagement events in the world. It is a great
manifestation of what the spirit of togetherness and genuine
collaboration can achieve. The Run that brings together our
employees, their families and friends, clients, partners and
suppliers, emphasizes our commitment towards putting greater common
good over individual interests.”
Xavier Diniz, Country Head – Canada, Wipro Limited
said, “We are thrilled at the response from employees, customers
and their families. The ‘Spirit of Wipro’ Run embodies our
commitment to our values, employees and Canada. It is absolutely
wonderful to experience the collective spirit of Wiproites and our
clients and friends across Canada. The run is another occasion to
appreciate all the teams in Wipro and customer organizations who
put ‘We Before Me’. This belief gives immense momentum to the
annual Run.”
The ‘Spirit of Wipro’ Run 2018 was organized in New Jersey,
Portland, Mountain View, Atlanta, Tampa, Boston, Austin, Dallas,
Nottingham, Reading, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Edmonton, Ottawa,
Dublin, Yokohama, Kuala Lumpur, Curitiba, Guadalajara, Mexico City,
Cebu, Manila, Doha, Dubai, Dalian, Singapore, Johannesburg, Zurich,
Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad, among other
cities.
In Canada, the Run was hosted in Ottawa, Mississauga, Calgary,
Edmonton and Burnaby. With over 700 registrations this year, the
fifth edition of the Run in Canada was the largest one organized by
Wipro in the country.
Each year the proceeds from the Run are used towards social
causes identified by participants, globally. The funds raised by
the runners globally are matched by Wipro Limited and are used by
Wipro Cares, the community initiatives arm of Wipro Limited. In the
United States, where Wipro has a significant presence, the funds
will be used to support K-12 education support programs in
underserved communities. In Canada, the funds from the Run will be
leveraged for improving access to books and educational
opportunities for children in need.
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 160,000
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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earnings, revenue and profits, our ability to generate and manage
growth, intense competition in IT services, our ability to maintain
our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract
and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on
fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration,
restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our
international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key
focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability
to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions,
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companies in which we make strategic investments, withdrawal of
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restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside
India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property, and general
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