
Wipro has designated Srikumar Rao as the new Global Head of its Engineering Edge Business Line, effective October 5, 2024. Srikumar has been with Wipro for 26 years and is taking over from Harmeet Chauhan, who is leaving the company.
Srikumar will report to Srini Pallia, Wipro’s CEO and Managing Director, and focus on enhancing Wipro’s engineering capabilities and driving the growth of its ER&D Services. He aims to deliver top-tier, AI-driven products and solutions.

Previously the Chief Operating Officer of Engineering and R&D Services of Wipro Engineering Edge, he has held several other leadership roles within the company. He has experience in selling and delivering specialised Engineering, Research, and Development (ER&D) services across multiple industries, including Software, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Srini Pallia praised Srikumar, and said, “He has significantly contributed to how Wipro Engineering Edge operates and delivers projects, resulting in industry-leading customer satisfaction (NPS) scores. He has also been instrumental in securing marquee deals across various industries due to his tech-centric delivery and strategic insights.”
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Srikumar also commented on his new appointment and said that he intends to expand Wipro’s market presence and deliver value to clients. He did his PG in Software Enterprise Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.