Ritesh Talapatra — CEO

In 2026, the biggest challenge to AI adoption will be the outmoded and legacy systems that block it. I lead Wipro's strategy to turn this constraint into a competitive edge. As Sector Head for Wipro's Capital Markets and Insurance Business in the US, I champion strategic business growth and competitive positioning for top-tier financial institutions and insurers.Leveraging nearly 30 years of deep global experience in product development, bespoke solutions, and strategic consulting, I specialize in helping Capital Markets clients navigate complex challenges, including regulatory transformation, digitization of core trading and post-trade operations, and AI-driven customer engagement.Together with my team we’re committed to driving tangible results. From operational efficiency gains, revenue optimization, and modernization of core platforms we leverage our global delivery teams to drive transformation at scale. My prior experience includes serving as Head of Global Technology and India MD for Optum/UHG, and spending over 17 years in progressive leadership roles at Capgemini serving Financial Services clients globally. During my tenure at Capgemini, I held key positions including COO for the Financial Services business and APAC business leader, while also spearheading marquee relationships in the New York region.I am an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and currently based in New Jersey.Wipro is a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our consulting-led approach and the Wipro Intelligence™ unified suite of AI-powered platforms, solutions and transformative offerings, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build intelligent, sustainable businesses. The Wipro Innovation Network—part of the Wipro Intelligence™ suite—underpins our commitment to client-centric co-innovation and co-creation by bringing together capabilities from the innovation labs and partner ecosystems, academia, and global tech communities. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Fintech with a focus on AI and digital transformation.

Experience: 26 yrs 2 mos