Wipro has appointed Chandna Ganapathyrraj as Director – Talent Acquisition Head, marking a significant move in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global workforce strategy. With nearly 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, executive hiring and recruitment strategy, Chandna is recognised as a prominent leader in workforce planning, diversity hiring and strategic sourcing.
In her new role, she will lead Wipro’s end-to-end talent acquisition initiatives, focusing on optimising hiring frameworks and introducing innovative solutions to attract and retain top-tier professionals. Chandna will collaborate closely with business leaders to develop data-driven hiring strategies that align with Wipro’s growth and transformation goals. Her emphasis on diversity, inclusion, mentorship and leadership development complements the company’s vision for building a world-class workforce.
Before joining Wipro, Chandna held key leadership positions at Telstra, IBM, Northern Trust, Goldman Sachs and Accenture. Across these roles, she played a pivotal role in scaling recruitment operations, implementing technology-driven hiring solutions and enhancing employer branding. Her deep expertise spans CXO hiring, market intelligence and high-volume technology recruitment, making her a strategic asset in building robust talent pipelines.
Known for her results-oriented approach, Ganapathyrraj has been instrumental in aligning recruitment strategies with business goals, optimising acquisition costs and driving process improvements across global enterprises. Her appointment underscores Wipro’s commitment to innovation and excellence in talent acquisition.
