Wipro on Tuesday announced that TK Kurien, Executive Vice-Chairman and member of the board, will retire on January 31. He served as CEO for five years before Wipro announced his elevation as Executive Vice-Chairman and the subsequent appointment of Abidali Z Neemuchwala as CEO and Executive Director, a year ago.
“TK has been an integral part of the organisation’s leadership for years. He has played a vital role in building and scaling many of Wipro’s successful businesses, besides spearheading our transformation into a future-ready organisation. TK has long been a powerful voice in championing the cause of the industry around the world. I thank him and his family for his immense contribution and wish him the very best,” said Azim Premji , Chairman, Wipro Ltd .
TK and Abid have worked together over the past 12 months to complete a smooth and effective transition. In the past year, TK and Abid have charted out a new technology roadmap and further deepened our client relationships, besides scaling our big bets in automation, artificial intelligence and digital,” Premji added.
“I consider myself deeply honoured and privileged to have been a part of this organisation. Together, we launched and led businesses to global recognition. We have grown manifold and are today a partner of choice for several marquee names around the world,” said Kurien.