Wipro Enterprises names Anita Bhat-Zutshi as new CFO

BENGALURU: Wipro Enterprises has appointed Anita Bhat-Zutshi as its new chief financial officer, bringing a wealth of global experience to the company’s leadership table.

Anita joins Wipro after a remarkable 15-year journey at Unilever, where she held several top finance roles, including global CFO of the Ice Cream Business and CFO for regions spanning North Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. She also led finance operations worldwide, managing teams across seven global centres and driving digital and operational transformations that set new benchmarks in efficiency.

Known for her strategic acumen, Anita has steered multi-billion-dollar portfolios, led mergers and acquisitions, and delivered strong financial performance even in challenging markets. She has also been a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring female leaders across finance and operations.

Anita’s earlier career highlights include serving as CFO at AstraZeneca India and Modern Foods (Hul), as well as taking on significant M&A and commercial leadership roles at Unilever. She started her career in treasury and audit roles, including a stint at the Reserve Bank of India, laying the groundwork for her deep expertise in finance and strategy.

Anita holds an MBA in finance from the University of Mumbai and recently completed the Advanced Management Programme in Business Strategy and General Management at Harvard Business School.

At Wipro Enterprises, she will be responsible for steering the company’s financial strategy, growth initiatives, and transformative projects, aiming to combine her global experience with local insights to fuel innovation and sustainable growth.

With Anita on board, Wipro Enterprises is set to bring fresh energy and strategic direction to its finance operations, blending international expertise with homegrown ambitions.