Wipro names Arundhati Bhattacharya as one of its independent directors

Wipro has appointed Arundhati Bhattacharya, a widely acclaimed banker with four decades of experience across India’s financial sector, to its Board of Directors for a period of five years effective January 1, 2019, subject to the approval of shareholders.

Bhattacharya, who was the first woman chairperson of the State Bank of India, will serve as an independent Director. She brings with her a deep understanding of all the facets of banking including credit, foreign exchange, treasury, retail operations, mergers and acquisitions and the capital and bond markets. Bhattacharya is a postgraduate degree holder in English. She is also an Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers.

She is credited with spearheading a range of technological initiatives, shaping the digital transformation of State Bank of India. She is also recognized for reimagining people practices with a special focus on women.

Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro, says, “I am confident that her deep repository of knowledge spanning across the financial services sector combined with her understanding of technology and proven expertise in driving operational transformation will immensely benefit Wipro.”

According to Bhattacharya, “I am delighted and privileged to be invited to join the Board of Wipro Ltd, an organization which is globally respected both for its technology leadership and its unflinching commitment to values. I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth charter."