Wipro announced the retirement of two Independent Directors, Dr. Patrick J. Ennis and Mr. Patrick Dupuis, effective from the close of business on March 31, 2026. This cessation occurs upon the completion of their mandated tenure under the Companies Act. Consequently, the Board has re-constituted its Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Administrative and Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee, effective April 1, 2026.
Board Retirements Confirmed
In accordance with regulatory requirements, Wipro has formally notified the Stock Exchanges regarding the retirement of two members from its Board of Directors. Dr. Patrick J. Ennis (DIN: 07463299) and Mr. Patrick Dupuis (DIN: 07480046), both serving as Independent Directors, will step down. Their retirement is effective at the close of business hours on March 31, 2026, concluding their tenure as prescribed under Section 149(11) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Committee Reconstitution Details
Following these retirements, the composition of key Board Committees has been immediately re-constituted, with changes taking effect from April 1, 2026. The structure for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (which also functions as the CSR Committee) will now feature Ms. Tulsi Naidu as Chairperson, alongside Mr. Deepak M Satwalekar and Ms. Päivi Rekonen as Members.
For the Administrative and Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee (Stakeholders Relationship Committee), the new composition will be chaired by Mr. Deepak M Satwalekar. Members of this committee will include Mr. Rishad A. Premji and Ms. Päivi Rekonen. The disclosure confirms that no other changes, such as appointments or relationship disclosures for new directors, are applicable at this time.
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