Mr. Rajesh Gopinathan, a business leader with over 25 years of experience in the global technology industry, holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and a BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirapalli. Currently, he is working with IIT Bombay, focusing on strengthening the interface between academia, corporates and the startups to facilitate the programmatic translation of academic research into real-world solutions. He is also engaged with the larger startup ecosystem in the country through various forums like the National Startup Advisory Council, and through advisory relationships with young companies.
In his previous role, he served as the CEO & MD of one of the world's largest technology services firms, where he was instrumental in driving growth, strategic transformation and long-term value creation. He is a strong advocate for building diverse and inclusive teams that foster creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
He is passionate about driving organisational change through a culture of self-respect, continuous learning and market focus. He believes that the rapid pace of global change necessitates greater collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure equitable and sustainable progress.
Updated on: 07/04/2025
