Wipro Limited, a homegrown leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, announces the appointment of Tomoaki Takeuchi as the Country Head & Managing Director for Japan.

A seasoned technology and operations professional with more than three decades of experience, Takeuchi-san, prior to joining Wipro, headed the Japan operations for Cognizant. He previously held leadership positions at EDS, Sun Microsystems and Apple in Japan and has a successful track record in business development and service delivery. Takeuchi-san is a graduate in commercial science from KEIO University, Tokyo.

In a statement issued by Wipro, N.S. Bala, CEO - APMEA, Wipro Limited, said, “Japan has been a strategic focus for Wipro over the years, even more so now with its growing demand for digital transformation, specialized technology requirements and engineering expertise. I am excited to welcome Takeuchi-san, and am confident that his leadership and deep understanding of this market will help clients succeed and drive our growth ambition in this region.”

“I am thrilled to be a part of Wipro and truly admire its spirit of excellence and corporate values. I look forward to help strengthen our client and partner relationships, amplify investments in local capabilities, and drive a positive brand perception to enable large scale sustainable growth for Wipro,” said Tomoaki Takeuchi.

According to Wipro, Takeuchi-san will enhance the company’s focus in Japan with an emphasis on exponential growth, large deals and significant transformational engagements. Wipro started its Japan operations in 1998 and since then the region has been a part of the company's growth markets portfolio.