News ArticleWipro Names Angan Guha President and CEO for Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit Starting December 8, 2026
Guha, an experienced technology leader with previous CEO roles at Birlasoft and Wipro, assumes leadership of a $2.9 billion business unit
Wipro Limited has appointed Angan Guha as President and Chief Executive Officer for its Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit, effective December 8, 2026. Guha brings over 34 years of leadership experience including prior roles at Wipro and Birlasoft, leading a $2.9 billion business and driving digital transformation and growth.
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Wipro Limited announced the appointment of Angan Guha as President and Chief Executive Officer for its Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit, effective December 8, 2026.
Angan Guha brings over 34 years of experience in technology and business leadership, with a proven track record of driving growth, digital transformation, and client success across multiple regions.
Previously, Guha served as Global CEO and Managing Director of Birlasoft Ltd., where he led significant growth and strengthened the company's financial and digital capabilities.
During his over 28-year tenure at Wipro, Guha held senior leadership positions including CEO of the Americas 2 Business Unit and was a member of Wipro's Executive Leadership Team, managing a $2.9 billion business with more than 45,000 employees.
Guha holds a degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Pune and management credentials from the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago.
Highlights
- Appointment effective from December 8, 2026.
- Guha to lead Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit at Wipro Limited.
- Over 34 years of experience including prior CEO roles at Birlasoft and Wipro.
- Managed $2.9 billion business and led digital and AI transformations.
- No disclosed relationships with current Wipro directors.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- Wipro appointed Angan Guha as President and CEO for its Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit.
- The appointment is effective from December 8, 2026.
- This leadership role includes P&L responsibility across multiple industry verticals such as BFSI, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Hi-Tech, and Canada Operations.
Key details
- Guha has previously served as CEO and Managing Director of Birlasoft Ltd., a publicly listed company.
- He spent over 28 years at Wipro, including as CEO of Americas 2 Business Unit and membership in the Executive Leadership Team.
- Guha’s leadership includes experience in driving large-scale digital and AI transformation programs.
- He has an Electronics Engineering degree from the University of Pune and management education from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.
Background and context
- The appointment reflects Wipro’s continued emphasis on strengthening executive leadership in key market units.
- Guha is known for building growth-oriented organizations and focusing on customer-centric culture.
- He is also committed to social impact beyond business objectives.
Highlights
- Appointment effective from December 8, 2026.
- Guha to lead Americas 2 Strategic Market Unit at Wipro Limited.
- Over 34 years of experience including prior CEO roles at Birlasoft and Wipro.
- Managed $2.9 billion business and led digital and AI transformations.
- No disclosed relationships with current Wipro directors.
Disclosures
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Regulation 30
- SEBI Circulars
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