Wipro consolidates Global IT Infrastructure Business

Wipro kicks off a new business unit, Global Infrastructure and Services (GIS) through the consolidation of its India and Global IT Infrastructure business.

Anand Sankaran, SVP, head Wipro Infotech would lead the Global Technology Infrastructure Services business, in addition to his current responsibility as Head of Wipro Infotech. As a result of the consolidation Deepak Jain would work closely with Anand Sankaran to build and execute strategies to enable Wipro's leadership in the global Infrastructure services market, which is currently estimated to be USD 250bn.

TK Kurien, CEO, IT Business and executive director, Wipro said, “We see tremendous value in establishing global practices, integrated delivery, program governance and global career opportunities for our teams. A single entity across the globe will further accelerate our growth in the infrastructure business and build on our leadership position.”

Anand Sankaran said, “The new consolidated structure will help Wipro maximize value delivered to clients globally through our best of breed service innovation and research efforts.”