Wipro, an IT major,  announced the appointment of Satya Easwaran as the Country Head for India, on monday. Wipro said in a regulatory filing that Easwaran will be in charge of strengthening Wipro’s business in India across segments through strategic consulting, transformation and modernisation engagements.

The country head of Wipro, Satya Easwaran, will help clients leverage Wipro’s capabilities and investments in cloud, digital, engineering R&D, data/analytics and cybersecurity. “India is a strategic market for Wipro. Satya’s rich international experience in delivering high value consulting services, and his track record of building successful sales and leadership teams will help strengthen Wipro’s positioning as a trusted partner for Indian clients,” said Anis Chenchah, CEO of APMEA  and member of the Wipro Executive Board.

Prior to joining Wipro, Easwaran was the head of business consulting and telecom, Media & technology sector leader at KPMG India, he also worked for Accenture India, Easwaran has held multiple leadership positions in management consulting with a focus on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), cloud, digital, strategy and transformation.Satya holds an Engineering degree in Electronics from Mumbai University, and a MBA in Finance and International Business from the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University.

“I am honoured to be a part of Wipro and lead this strategic geography. India is experiencing significant technology-led shifts and a growing demand for specialized skills and innovation – all of which present us with exciting opportunities to strengthen our partnerships with clients and deliver value to our ecosystem. I look forward to contributing towards Wipro's leadership in the India market," said Satya Easwaran.