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Barath Kumar

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Director Strategy - Americas Banking and Financial Services at Wipro
📍 India

Barath is the Director of Strategy for Americas Banking and Financial Services at Wipro, bringing 18 years of experience from firms like Standard Chartered and Capgemini. An alumnus of IIM Bangalore and BITS Pilani, colleagues describe him as having high analytical horsepower, strong customer centricity, and a great grasp of business needs.

Outside of his professional life, Barath identifies as a traveller and a cricketer. He is also a dedicated husband and father, balancing his career with personal passions and family life.

Unique fact: He was among the top 10 rank holders in his State Higher Secondary Examination.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Director Strategy - Americas Banking and Financial Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
India
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Priorities

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Financial Services Strategy
His current director-level role is focused on strategy for the Banking and Financial Services sector in the Americas.
M&A Analysis
Possesses extensive experience in M&A, due diligence, and organisation design from his strategic roles at Standard Chartered and Tata Elxsi.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Director Strategy - Americas Banking and Financial Services
Wipro
2-2018 - 7-2023
Director - Organisation Design and M&A (Corporate Strategy)
Standard Chartered Bank
1-2017 - 2-2018
Manager - Business Planning and Strategy (CEO Office)
Standard Chartered Bank
12-2012 - 12-2016
Senior Consultant, Research and Advisory Services for IT Infrastructure Services SBU
Capgemini
7-2007 - 12-2012
Associate Manager, Corporate Strategy & Planning
Tata Elxsi
In the press

Media appearances

Wipro promotes over 30 senior executives to SVP, VP roles. Featured in Economic Times
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Education
2017 - 2019
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
2002 - 2006
BE(Hons)
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
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