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Shyam Saran to join Wipro Board of Directors

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Bangalore, Jun 20: Shyam Saran, the former Foreign Secretary, will join the Board of Directors of global software major, Wipro on Jul 1. He will join as an independent director.

"Saran brings in a unique combination of rich exposure to international policy, vast experience to diverse government functions and deep insight on sustainability. We are sure the company will benefit immensely from his experience, knowledge and wisdom," informed Azim Premji, the Chairman of Wipro.

Saran will be the twelfth member of the Wipro Board of Directors. Eight out of the 12-membered Wipro board are independent directors.

From the 1970 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Saran held various positions in the government and Indian missions abroad, besides various agencies under the United Nations. He is also an authority on climate change and renewable energy, which will be a key driver for economic growth.

"I have for long admired Wipro as a pioneer of India's leadership in the IT arena. It has a record of being a professionally run company rooted in its values with a strong culture of innovation and a commitment to ecological and sustainable Development," Saran said.

"I look forward to working with Wipro and contribute to its future business strategy and growth," he added.

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