Wipro Appoints Amit Kumar as Managing Partner and Global Head of Wipro Consulting

IT major Wipro announced on Friday, February 14, the appointment of Amit Kumar as Managing Partner and Global Head of Wipro Consulting, effective immediately. In his new role, Amit will report directly to Wipro’s CEO and Managing Director, Srini Pallia, and will also become a member of the Wipro Executive Board.

Amit Kumar’s Vision for Wipro Consulting

As the new head of Wipro Consulting, Amit will lead the company’s efforts in consulting-led, AI-driven growth strategies, guiding clients through rapid business and technology transformations. He aims to leverage Wipro’s strengths in AI, data, and industry-specific solutions to help businesses scale and navigate digital disruptions effectively.

“We are delighted to welcome Amit Kumar to Wipro’s leadership team,” said Srini Pallia, CEO and MD of Wipro. “His experience in driving exponential business growth, combined with his passion for innovation and results-driven approach, makes him the ideal leader to propel our consulting business into an exciting new future and deliver superior value to our clients.”

Amit Kumar on His New Role

Expressing his enthusiasm, Amit Kumar highlighted the immense potential in AI and consulting-driven transformations. “The evolving AI landscape presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses to innovate and lead. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Wipro to build on our success and set new benchmarks for consulting excellence globally,” he stated.

Extensive Global Experience in Consulting 

Amit Kumar brings over 24 years of consulting experience spanning North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. He has expertise across multiple industries, including High-Tech, Chemicals, Energy, Retail, Automotive, and Consumer Goods.

His core competencies lie in Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Engineering, Manufacturing Digitisation, and Supply Chain Management.

Previous Role at Accenture Consulting 

Before joining Wipro, Amit served as Managing Director at Accenture Consulting, where he played key roles in the Americas Market and Industry X Consulting over his 17-year tenure. His leadership at Accenture focused on digital transformation, industry-specific consulting, and innovation-driven business growth.

Academic Background Of Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar is an alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and holds a master’s degree in management from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. He will be based in the greater New York area as he takes on his new responsibilities at Wipro.

Stock Performance 

On February 17, 2025, Wipro share price traded 0.03% lower at ₹308 at 9:23 AM (IST). Wipro’s share price reached a 52-week high of ₹324.55 on January 23, 2025, and a 52-week low of ₹208.40 on June 04, 2025. As per BSE, the total traded volume for the stock stood at 0.35 lakh shares with a turnover of ₹1.08 crore.

At the current price, Wipro shares are trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.16x, based on its trailing 12-month earnings per share (EPS) of ₹9.88, and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 5.10, according to exchange data.

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