Wipro Limited has appointed Sanjeev Jain as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Jain succeeds Amit Choudhary, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. Reporting to CEO and Managing Director Srinivas Pallia, Jain will continue to be a member of Wipro’s Executive Committee.
Sanjeev Jain’s Journey at Wipro
Sanjeev Jain joined Wipro in 2023 as the Global Head of Business Operations. With over 30 years of experience, Jain has led large, diverse teams and scaled global operations. He has applied Lean Six Sigma and design thinking principles to drive operational efficiency and business transformation. Over the past year, Jain has managed Wipro’s talent supply chain, including the gig work platform TopGear, talent skilling, global mobility, talent acquisition, and business resilience functions. He has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing Wipro’s AI training and upskilling strategy.
Commenting on his appointment, Sanjeev Jain said, “I am honored and excited to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer. I look forward to further strengthening our operational and delivery capabilities to bring more value to our clients.”
As the new COO, Jain will focus on building a client-centric delivery organization aimed at sustainable and profitable growth. He will oversee Global Business Operations, the Chief Information Office, the Chief Information Security Office, and the Enterprise Risk Management function. Jain will also collaborate closely with Wipro’s leadership teams across the organization on transformation initiatives.
“In the short time that Sanjeev has been with Wipro, he has developed strong relationships with on-the-ground delivery teams and made a significant impact on our strategic thinking and execution prowess,” Srinivas Pallia, CEO and Managing Director of Wipro Limited, commended Jain’s contributions. He further added, “Under his leadership, we’ve built out our approach to AI training and upskilling and trained over 225,000 of our people in AI principles. Sanjeev has also been instrumental in devising our career development strategy for next-gen associates and significantly enhancing our utilization. As COO, he will be responsible for continuing to simplify our operating model, building a client-centric delivery organization, and driving operational excellence with a focus on execution rigor and speed.
As COO, Jain will focus on building a client-centric delivery organization aimed at sustainable and profitable growth. His responsibilities will include overseeing Global Business Operations, the Chief Information Office, the Chief Information Security Office, and the Enterprise Risk Management function. Jain will also collaborate with Wipro’s leadership teams on various transformation initiatives to drive operational excellence.
Pallia expressed gratitude towards the outgoing COO, Amit Choudhary, stating, “I would like to thank Amit for his leadership over the past two years. His contributions have been invaluable in building a strong operations foundation. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Amit will remain with us until the end of May to ensure a smooth transition.”
Sanjeev Jain’s appointment comes around a series of leadership changes at Wipro, including the recent resignation of Anis Chenchah, the Chief Executive of the APMEA Strategic Market Unit, and the earlier departure of former CEO Thierry Delaporte. These changes highlight a period of strategic realignment and transformation under Pallia’s leadership.
Before joining Wipro, Jain held significant leadership roles at Kyndryl Holdings (an IBM spin-off), IBM, Cognizant, and GE. His career has been marked by his ability to integrate talent supply chains, drive margin expansion, simplify processes, and strengthen operational rhythms. Jain is an alumnus of IIM-Mumbai and a certified Master Black Belt from GE. He will be based in Bengaluru.
About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited is renowned for its innovative solutions in consulting, design, engineering, and operations. The company helps clients tackle complex digital transformation challenges, building future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, Wipro is dedicated to enabling customers, colleagues, and communities to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
