Vivek Sharma Joins Wipro Enterprises as Chief Information and Transformation Officer

Vivek Sharma has joined Wipro Enterprises Pvt Ltd as Chief Information and Transformation Officer, the company said in November 2026. Hrtoday reported the appointment. Sharma was previously Chief Information and Digital Officer at Pidilite Industries Limited, and before that spent more than 16 years at Unilever.

Sharma's Technology Roles at Pidilite and Unilever

At Pidilite Industries, Sharma was responsible for delivering digital transformation initiatives, optimizing infrastructure and cloud operations, strengthening cybersecurity and using data analytics to support strategic business growth, according to the company.

At Unilever, Sharma most recently served as Global Head – Hyper Automation, where he led the development and scaling of the company's hyper-automation practice across business functions and geographies, using RPA, cognitive technologies, BPM and integration platforms. His other Unilever roles included IT Senior Director – Digital Integration, IT Senior Director – Enterprise Applications, IT Director – Application Management | Global Master Data Platform, Lead Delivery Manager – IT Programs, IT SME – Order to Cash and Logistics, and IT Business Partner – Supply Chain.

Earlier in his career, Sharma worked with Larsen & Toubro Limited as a Product Engineer in the Defence Electronics department, supporting projects involving embedded programming, software and hardware design, systems architecture, commissioning and installation.

What Wipro Enterprises' Two Divisions Cover

Wipro Enterprises comprises Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN). Wipro Consumer Care operates across personal care, home care, lighting and switches, seating and food, while WIN is a diversified engineering business spanning hydraulics, additive manufacturing, aerospace, water treatment and automation solutions. The company also has joint ventures including Wipro GE Healthcare Private Limited and Wipro Kawasaki Precision Machinery Private Limited.

Wipro Enterprises' Recent Expansion Moves

According to akta.pro company records, Wipro Enterprises signed a definitive agreement in April 2026 to acquire Italy-based Indeco Ind Spa, a hydraulic attachments manufacturer with seven plants in Italy and one in the US, marking Wipro Hydraulics' largest Western industrial acquisition. In March 2026, the company announced it was exploring entry into semiconductor outsourced assembly and test manufacturing, seeking a technology partner. The same records list FY25 revenue of ₹10,625 crore for Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting and presence in more than 60 countries across that business.

Earlier Wipro Consumer Care Announcements

In August 2026, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, part of Wipro Enterprises, said it was launching Snuggles, a dry dog food brand using human-grade ingredients, with production initially imported from Thailand, The Hindu reported. The outlet put the investment in the pet food foray at ₹150 crore. A Wikipedia entry dated October 2026 describes Wipro Enterprises as operating two major verticals, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and Wipro Lighting, with WCCLG founded in 1945 and Wipro Lighting established in 1992.