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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...

In the latest development, Wipro CEO and MD Abidali Z Neemuchwala decided to step down. The firm's shares dropped 2.28 percent to Rs 235.30 on the BSE. On the NSE, it declined 2.28 percent to Rs 235.20. Wipro early on Friday announced that Neemuchwala has decided to step down due to family commitments. He will continue to hold the office of the CEO and Managing Director, until a successor is appointed for a smooth transition and to ensure that business continues as usual, the company said in a BSE filing. "We thank Neemuchwala for his leadership and his contributions to the Wipro. Over the last four years, he helped build a strong execution mindset, drove key acquisitions and scaled our Digital business globally," Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji said. Neemuchwala said the comp...

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Thierry Delaporte becomes new Wipro CEO and MD

Wipro CEO Abidali Z Neemuchwala Steps down