Wipro appoints former Accenture executive Amit Kumar as managing partner and global head of Wipro Consulting

Wipro has announced the appointment of Amit Kumar as Managing Partner and Global Head of Wipro Consulting, effective immediately. In his new role, Kumar will report directly to CEO and Managing Director Srini Pallia and join the company’s Executive Board.

The appointment comes as Wipro strengthens its consulting practice with a focus on artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Kumar will spearhead the company’s consulting initiatives, with a particular emphasis on delivering AI-powered solutions and guiding clients through complex business and technological transitions.

“We are delighted to welcome Amit Kumar to Wipro’s leadership team,” said Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Wipro Limited. “His experience in driving exponential business growth, combined with his passion for innovation and results-driven approach, makes him the ideal leader to propel our consulting business into an exciting new future and deliver superior value to our clients.”

Kumar brings more than 24 years of consulting experience to the role, having worked across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. His expertise spans multiple industries, including High-Tech, Chemicals, Energy, Retail, Automotive, and Consumer Goods, with a strong focus on Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Engineering, Manufacturing Digitization, and Supply Chain Management.

Commenting on his appointment, Kumar stated, “I am honored and excited to join Wipro at such a pivotal time. The evolving AI landscape presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses to innovate and lead. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Wipro to build on our success and set new benchmarks for consulting excellence globally.”

Before joining Wipro, Kumar spent 17 years at Accenture Consulting, where he most recently served as Managing Director, overseeing the Americas Market and Industry X Consulting practice. He holds a degree from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and a master’s in management from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. Kumar will be based in the greater New York area.