Wipro Appoints Tomoaki Takeuchi as Country Head & Managing Director for Japan
February 08 2021 - 10:55PM
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 Tomoaki
Takeuchi as the Country Head & Managing Director for Japan.
Takeuchi-san is a seasoned technology and operations
professional with more than three decades of experience. Prior to
joining Wipro, he headed the Japan operations for Cognizant. He
previously held leadership positions at EDS, Sun Microsystems and
Apple in Japan, and has a successful track record in business
development and service delivery. He holds a graduate degree in
commercial science from KEIO University, Tokyo.
“Japan has been a strategic focus for Wipro over the years, even
more so now with its growing demand for digital transformation,
specialized technology requirements and engineering expertise. I am
excited to welcome Takeuchi-san, and am confident that his
leadership and deep understanding of this market will help clients
succeed and drive our growth ambition in this region,” said N.S.
Bala, CEO - APMEA, Wipro Limited.
Takeuchi-san will enhance Wipro’s focus in Japan with an
emphasis on exponential growth, large deals and significant
transformational engagements.
“I am thrilled to be a part of Wipro and truly admire its spirit
of excellence and corporate values. I look forward to help
strengthen our client and partner relationships, amplify
investments in local capabilities, and drive a positive brand
perception to enable large scale sustainable growth for Wipro,”
said Tomoaki Takeuchi.
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 180,000
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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