Zurich, Switzerland – February 24, 2021: Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced the appointment of René Mulder as Country Head and Managing Director, Switzerland.
René has proven experience in leading large organizations and has a successful track record of driving growth, building profitable businesses and creating sustainable and successful relationships with customers, partners and local authorities. He will leverage his broad experience to guide Wipro’s clients through their digital transformation journeys.
“Switzerland is an important market for Wipro, with a solid customer base and growing demand for digital transformation as companies expand their offerings. I welcome René to Wipro and am confident his depth of knowledge and breadth of experience will bring immense value to the team and expand our presence in the country,” said Pierre Bruno, CEO – Europe, Wipro Limited.
"I am excited to be a part of the leadership team at Wipro. I look forward to leveraging my industry experience to help further our clients’ digital agenda and strengthen Wipro’s footprint in Switzerland,” said René Mulder.
Prior to joining Wipro, René served in leadership roles with Siemens, Swisscom, T-Systems and DXC Technology in Switzerland as well as in countries like Germany, The Netherlands, Poland and the Czech Republic. He holds a postgraduate degree in General Management from the University of Sankt Gallen (HSG) in Switzerland.
About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. We harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 180,000 dedicated employees serving clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and a bold new future.
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