Wipro Consumer Care CEO Transition Set for 2026

Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting announced that Vineet Agrawal, its CEO and Managing Director of Wipro Enterprises, will retire in January 2026 after a 40-year tenure. Agrawal joined Wipro in 1985 and became CEO in 2002, during which he transformed the company from a domestic player focused on vanaspati, soap, and lighting into a global FMCG conglomerate operating in over 60 countries with a diverse product portfolio including personal care, home care, skincare, foods, lighting, and seating. Under his leadership, the company completed 15 strategic acquisitions and significantly expanded its international brand presence, notably elevating Santoor into one of India's top two soap brands. Azim Premji, Chairman of Wipro Enterprises, credited Agrawal with growing the business from ₹300 crore to over ₹10,600 crore and praised his long-term value creation and cultural insight. Kumar Chander, currently President of Southeast Asia and Yardley India with 33 years at Wipro, will succeed Agrawal as CEO effective February 1, 2026, and will begin working alongside him from October 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. Chander is recognized for his strategic insight and leadership in international markets, and he expressed commitment to building on the strong foundation laid by Agrawal and the global teams.