Thierry Delaporte becomes new Wipro CEO and MD
IT services major Wipro has appointed Capgemini Group veteran Thierry Delaporte as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective July 6, 2020.
In January this year, the company had said its CEO and Managing Director Abidali Z Neemuchwala had decided to step down from the company.
Abidali Neemuchwala will relinquish his position as CEO and MD on June 1.
Rishad Premji will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company until July 5, Wipro said in a statement.
"Until recently, Thierry Delaporte was the Chief Operating Officer of Capgemini Group and a member of its group executive board. During his 25 year career with Capgemini, he held several leadership roles," it said.
He also oversaw Capgemini's India operations, and led the group's transformation agenda, c...