Universal connectedness is driving dynamic transformation across the telecom industry in Southeast Asia, Wipro said in a statement.
Ankush Saigal has been appointed by the IT giant Wipro Limited as its head of the telecom industry sector for Southeast Asia, where he will oversee the company’s commercial expansion.
According to a statement from Wipro, universal connectivity is fostering dynamic change in Southeast Asia’s telecom sector.
Ankush Saigal has been named the Head of the Southeast Asian Telecom Industry Sector, according to Wipro Limited.
As they continue to fortify the underlying IT infrastructure that underpins their business operations and fosters innovation, telecom firms and communications service providers (CSPs) are growing and expanding.
“Ankush will lead Wipro’s business growth in the telecom sector in Southeast Asia at a time when the overall telecom and CSP industry is looking to adopt an ecosystem play to reach greater heights and drive sustainable growth,” it said.
“We are pleased to welcome Ankush to the Wipro Southeast Asia leadership team. Ankush brings extensive experience of establishing and nurturing long-term strategic client engagements. I am looking forward to consolidating Wipro’s leadership positioning in the telecom sector further, and significantly expanding our existing engagements with telecom brands across Southeast Asian countries, with Ankush onboard. We will also nurture a thriving ecosystem with our technology partners, to craft significantly differentiated value propositions for clients,” said Badri Srinivasan, Managing Director – Southeast Asia, Wipro Limited.
“The telecom and CPS industry in Southeast Asia is continuously evolving. Enterprises are looking for partners who bring a consultative approach through deep industry domain knowledge and cutting-edge technology expertise. Wipro already has a strong presence in the region and is leading the way in partnering with telecom & CSP companies globally. It is an honor to join Wipro and partner with clients on their transformation journey. I would like to thank the Wipro Leadership team for this opportunity to be a part of the next growth phase at Wipro,” said Ankush Saigal.
The six focal regions that makeup Wipro’s APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East, India, and Africa) Strategic Market Unit include Southeast Asia. For more than 20 years, Wipro has operated in Southeast Asia, collaborating on business transformation and digital initiatives with numerous top public and private sector companies. Through the businesses it has acquired, including Capco, Designit, Topcoder, and Rising, Wipro is also present in the area. To provide our clients with services and experiences that are unique in the market, we continue to invest in localization, scale up the development of talent, strengthen our partnerships, and gain a better understanding of regional demands. The Top Employers Institute has named Wipro a Top Employer in Singapore for 2022.
By reimagining operating models and enhancing the customer experience, Saigal will also assist clients in accelerating their transformation and realizing their growth aspirations.
Saigal worked for Accenture before joining Wipro, where his duties included growing technology sales across the communication, media, and high-tech industries, promoting go-to-market with important ecosystem partners, and managing important client relationships. He managed one of the biggest business relationships in the area while working for Infosys before Accenture.