Wipro Limited Board Approves Re-appointment of Ms. Tulsi Naidu as Independent Director

Wipro Limited Board Approves Re-appointment of Ms. Tulsi Naidu as Independent Director​

Wipro Limited announced that its Board of Directors approved the re-appointment of Ms. Tulsi Naidu as an Independent Director. The decision was made during a Board meeting held on April 16, 2026.

The re-appointment extends Ms. Naidu's tenure for a second term of five years. Her service period will be effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. The appointment remains subject to the subsequent approval of the company's shareholders.

Professional Profile and Board Role​

Ms. Naidu, who initially joined the Company in July 2021, currently serves on the Board and holds key committee positions. She is a member of the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee and also serves as the Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Ms. Naidu brings extensive financial services experience spanning Europe and Asia, totaling 29 years. Her career includes significant roles with major international institutions.

Previously, she was the CEO, Asia-Pacific, of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd ('Zurich') and a member of the Group Executive, as well as a trustee of the Zurich Foundation. She also currently holds the position of a non-executive director on the Board of Directors of Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited. Before her role at Zurich, Ms. Naidu served as CEO of Zurich Group in the United Kingdom.

Prior to joining Zurich, Ms. Naidu spent 14 years at Prudential Plc (up to 2016). During her time at Prudential, she held various executive positions across its UK and Europe operations, culminating in the role of Executive Director, UK & Offshore. Earlier roles included Chief Operating Officer for Prudential UK & Europe, and several general management positions.

Over her career, Ms. Naidu has demonstrated expertise over two decades as a globally experienced leader in the financial services sector. Her wide management expertise covers Strategy, Credit, Insurance, Information Technology (including Cybersecurity), and Risk management.

Ms. Naidu holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, and Statistics from Nizam College, Hyderabad.

WIPRO Stock Price Movement​

Today, Wipro Limited shares edged higher, settling at ₹210.26 after gaining 0.19% for the day. The stock finished near its daily range of ₹208.21 to ₹212.98, supported by a robust volume of 36.31 million shares.

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