Wipro Appoints Dr Henning Kagermann to its Board
BANGALORE, India, -- Wipro announced that Dr Henning Kagermann, President of Acatech (German Academy of Science and Technology) is joining its Board of Directors. Dr Kagermann joins 10 distinguished members of Wipro's Board of Directors. With his addition, seven of the eleven directors of Wipro will be independent directors.
Prior to joining Acatech, Dr Kagermann was Chief Executive Officer of SAP AG, till 2009. Kagermann joined SAP in 1982 and was initially responsible for product development in the areas of cost accounting and controlling. Later, he oversaw the development of all administrative solutions, including human resources, as well as industry-specific development for banking, insurance, public sector, and healthcare. His duties also included finance and administration as well as the management of all SAP regions. He has been a member of the SAP Executive Board since 1991.
Prior to joining SAP AG, Dr Henning Kagermann was Professor of Physics and Computer Science at the University of Tu Braunschwieg & University of Mannheim, Germany.
Dr Kagermann is currently a member of the supervisory boards of Deutsche Bank AG, Munich Re, Deutsche Post in Germany and in Nokia Corporation.
Kagermann also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Magdeburg, Germany, and is a member of the senate of Max Planck Gesellschaft and Frauenhofer Gesellschaft.
Welcoming Dr Henning Kagermann to the Board, Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Limited said, "We are delighted to welcome Dr Kagermann to our Board. He brings in a unique combination of academic perspective, technical expertise and leadership experience. I am sure that Wipro will benefit from his rich knowledge, insights and wisdom."
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Kagermann said, "I have for long admired Wipro as a company as much for its innovative approach to business as for its strong commitment to values. I am excited at the prospect of guiding the company as it prepares for its next phase of growth"
Dr Kagermann's appointment will be effective October 27, 2009.
About Wipro Limited
Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally. Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services company globally. Wipro's IT Services business was assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across Offshore and Onsite development centers.
In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. Wipro also has a profitable presence in niche market segments of infrastructure engineering, and consumer products & lighting. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations.
Wipro's ADS are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and our equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit our websites at http://www.wipro.com, http://www.wiprocorporate.com and http://www.wipro.in
Prior to joining Acatech, Dr Kagermann was Chief Executive Officer of SAP AG, till 2009. Kagermann joined SAP in 1982 and was initially responsible for product development in the areas of cost accounting and controlling. Later, he oversaw the development of all administrative solutions, including human resources, as well as industry-specific development for banking, insurance, public sector, and healthcare. His duties also included finance and administration as well as the management of all SAP regions. He has been a member of the SAP Executive Board since 1991.
Prior to joining SAP AG, Dr Henning Kagermann was Professor of Physics and Computer Science at the University of Tu Braunschwieg & University of Mannheim, Germany.
Dr Kagermann is currently a member of the supervisory boards of Deutsche Bank AG, Munich Re, Deutsche Post in Germany and in Nokia Corporation.
Kagermann also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Magdeburg, Germany, and is a member of the senate of Max Planck Gesellschaft and Frauenhofer Gesellschaft.
Welcoming Dr Henning Kagermann to the Board, Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Limited said, "We are delighted to welcome Dr Kagermann to our Board. He brings in a unique combination of academic perspective, technical expertise and leadership experience. I am sure that Wipro will benefit from his rich knowledge, insights and wisdom."
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Kagermann said, "I have for long admired Wipro as a company as much for its innovative approach to business as for its strong commitment to values. I am excited at the prospect of guiding the company as it prepares for its next phase of growth"
Dr Kagermann's appointment will be effective October 27, 2009.
About Wipro Limited
Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development services to corporations globally. Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services company globally. Wipro's IT Services business was assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across Offshore and Onsite development centers.
In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services. Wipro also has a profitable presence in niche market segments of infrastructure engineering, and consumer products & lighting. In the Asia Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations.
Wipro's ADS are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and our equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange - Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit our websites at http://www.wipro.com, http://www.wiprocorporate.com and http://www.wipro.in
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