Wipro, a leading IT firm, has appointed Kenny Kesar as its new Global Chief Information Officer (CIO). In a post on LinkedIn, Kesar outlined his priorities, which include leveraging business Artificial Intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, optimizing IT operations, and creating seamless digital experiences to strengthen the team and enhance customer outcomes. He expressed his excitement about collaborating with colleagues to push the boundaries of what’s possible and unlock new efficiencies, accelerate decision-making, and drive business impact.
Kesar has a long history with Wipro, having previously served as the head of information systems from 2007 to 2011. He rejoined Wipro in 2023 and was appointed Senior Vice President and Global Head of Business Systems and Application Management. Prior to his current appointment, Kesar has also worked with companies such as SAP, Oracle, and GE Healthcare.
Kesar’s appointment comes at a time when Wipro is undergoing significant restructuring. The company recently announced a realignment of its global business lines, effective April 1, which includes consolidating cloud, data, analytics, AI, and related businesses under the Tech Services business line. Additionally, Wipro has seen several executive-level appointments in the last year, including the appointment of CEO Srini Pallia’s one-year anniversary in his current role.