Wipro announced that Anne-Marie (“Annie”) Rowland has been appointed as Capco’s CEO. Rowland is currently the Managing Partner of Capco’s business in the United Kingdom and Ireland and a Capco’s Global Leadership Team member. She will take on the CEO role effective April 1, 2024. As CEO of Capco, Rowland will report to Wipro CEO and Managing Director Thierry Delaporte and will become a member of Wipro’s Executive Committee (WEC).
Capco is a global technology and management consultancy focused on the financial services and energy industries. Capco was acquired by Wipro in 2021.
Lance Levy, who has led Capco as CEO for nearly a decade, will take on a new role as Strategic Advisor and continue supporting Capco’s strategic direction and Wipro’s overall Consulting strategy.
Rowland joined Capco 14 years ago and has deep Consulting expertise in business change management, innovation, and transformation.
Commenting on the appointment, Lance Levy, Capco’s current CEO, said, “Capco is an incredibly special business, and I am honored to have led the company. I am very grateful to all of those who have played such an important part in the company’s founding and growth, and especially our people, who work tirelessly in fulfilling our commitment to innovation and transformational outcomes for our clients.
“I am incredibly proud of all we have achieved together, and we have continued to raise the bar in terms of our creativity, focus on innovation, domain expertise and the solutions that we have provided to our clients. I have seen first hand Annie’s huge contribution to the success of our business and the satisfaction of our clients, and I know under her leadership, we are opening a new chapter in Capco’s growth story. I look forward to continuing to work closely with both Annie and Thierry in my new role as Strategic Advisor.”
“I am delighted about the opportunity to lead Capco into the next phase of its journey,” said Annie Rowland, Capco’s incoming Chief Executive Officer. “As a long-time Capco veteran, I am committed to preserving all that makes Capco special: our client relationships, our unique and authentic culture, and our focus on innovation and creativity.
“Our clients’ needs are changing at pace as they look to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technology and evolving business landscapes. Together, Capco and Wipro are a winning combination that delivers the deep expertise, focus and scale required to ensure our clients’ future success. I am delighted to be taking the helm of such a remarkable company, and I want to thank Lance for his exceptional leadership and guidance over the years, and I know we will continue to work closely together as he moves forward in his new role.”
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