Wipro announced the appointment of IIT Kanpur-IIM Calcutta alum Amit Choudhary as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer and member of the Wipro Executive Board.

“Amit brings an incredible mix of strategic thinking and credible execution,” said Thierry Delaporte, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Wipro, in a company release.
Choudhary will be responsible for improving organizational and operational efficiency, as well as driving long-term growth, according to the company.

The IIT Kanpur-IIM Calcutta graduate was previously COO at Capgemini. “I hope to bring new perspectives that will further strengthen the organization’s core business while deepening the value we offer to our clients,” he said of his appointment at Wipro.

“With his experience and unique understanding, Wipro will continue to build a business that delivers on the needs of our stakeholders,” Delaporte added. Amit will be in charge of expanding our transformation and driving operational excellence, focusing on what is most important to our company and where we can have the most impact on our clients.”

Choudhary previously worked at Boston Consulting Group and Cadence Design Systems, where he advised boards and C-level executives across industries.