Bangalore– Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) today announced the appointment of Sid Nair as Chief Sales and Operations Officer for USA and Canada. In his new role Sid will focus on driving value to customers’ business and growing Wipro’s market presence across all business units for the region. With our customers’ agenda in the forefront, he will lead the field force team to deliver on our commitments and stated goals by leveraging Wipro’s strength in innovation, technology, process insight and globalization to further enhance the company’s position as a business transformation catalyst. Sid is replacing Manoj Punja, who will lead Wipro’s Eco Energy business in the Americas along with driving special initiatives in IT Services. Sid Nair has been with Wipro for over 15 years and has held various leadership positions across different business units in this duration. Commenting on his new role Sid said; “I am very excited to take up this important leadership position within Wipro and hope to deepen the value we bring to our customers and grow our business in Wipro’s largest market”. Martha H. Bejar, President, Global Sales and Operations at Wipro Technologies said, “USA and Canada together make up our biggest market. Appointing Sid to lead this market was the natural choice and we are confident that under his steadfast leadership, Wipro will advance its customers’ agenda and further its business in this region.” Sid holds an MBA degree from T.A Pai Management Institute, Manipal, near Bangalore, and is based in Dallas, Texas.