Wipro Allots 50,070 Equity Shares Under Employee Stock Option Plans

Wipro Limited has completed the allotment of 50,070 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) on March 5, 2026. The IT services major informed both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about this corporate action through a regulatory filing. Share Allotment Details The equity share allotment was executed across two distinct ESOP schemes operated by the company. The distribution demonstrates the continued utilization of Wipro's long-standing employee incentive programs. ESOP Plan Shares Allotted ADS Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2004 11,222 Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2007 38,848 Total Shares Allotted 50,070 Regulatory Compliance The allotment was conducted pursuant to the exercise of ESOPs by eligible employees and was communicated to the stock exchanges in compliance with regulatory requirements. M Sanaulla Khan, Company Secretary, signed the disclosure document digitally on March 5, 2026. Corporate Action Context This share allotment represents the ongoing implementation of Wipro's employee stock option schemes, which are designed to provide equity-based compensation to employees. The ADS Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2004 and Restricted Stock Unit Plan 2007 are established mechanisms through which the company grants equity participation to its workforce. The allotment increases the company's issued and paid-up share capital by the corresponding number of shares, with the newly allotted shares ranking pari passu with existing equity shares of the company. Wipro Limited has officially announced the appointment of Ms. Laura Marie Miller as Additional Director in the capacity of Independent Director, following regulatory disclosure requirements. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors and represents a strategic addition to strengthen the company's governance structure during a period of significant technological transformation. Official Appointment Details The Board of Directors approved Miller's appointment with specific terms outlined in the regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges. Parameter: Details Director Identification Number: 11546063 Appointment Date: March 5, 2026 Effective Date: April 1, 2026 Term Duration: 5 years (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031) Capacity: Additional Director (Independent Director) Approval Status: Subject to Members' approval Executive Leadership Background Ms. Miller brings substantial executive leadership credentials spanning more than two decades of experience guiding large, global organizations through transformation, modernization, and sustained performance improvement. She is widely recognized for helping enterprises navigate technology and AI-driven change, particularly in aligning digital and data capabilities with business strategy to support growth and long-term resilience. Her senior leadership experience spans multiple industries: Industry: Role & Organization Key Contributions Retail: Executive VP & Chief Information and Data Officer, Macy's Shaped digital, data, and AI strategy; led enterprise-scale transformation Hospitality: Global leadership roles, InterContinental Hotels Group Strategic technology operations Payments: Leadership positions, First Data Technology and operational excellence Technology Operations: Various organizations Large-scale cloud migrations and AI-enabled solutions Current and Former Board Positions Miller's extensive board experience demonstrates proven capability in corporate governance and strategic oversight across public companies. Organization: Position Status Committee Roles NCR Voyix: Non-Executive Director Current Chair of Risk Committee, Audit Committee member Ahold Delhaize: Non-Executive Director Current Chair of Technology Committee, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee member EVO Payments: Director Former Served during growth period culminating in Global Payments acquisition LGI Homes: Director Former Previous board service Educational Qualifications and Regulatory Compliance Miller holds strong academic credentials with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management and a Master of Science in Computer Systems Management from the University of Maryland. The regulatory filing confirms that she is not debarred from holding director positions by SEBI or any other regulatory authority, ensuring full compliance with listing requirements. Leadership Perspectives on Strategic Value Rishad Premji, Executive Chairman of Wipro Limited, emphasized Miller's value as "a proven technology leader with deep experience guiding global organizations through complex change." He highlighted her strategic leadership capabilities, public company board experience, and comprehensive understanding of technology governance and risk management as critical additions to the Board. Miller expressed her commitment to supporting Wipro's mission, noting her honor in joining the Board "at a time of profound change driven by AI and rapidly evolving technologies." She emphasized her dedication to helping the company translate innovation into meaningful and lasting business outcomes for clients. 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