Rajeev Jorapur

A graduate in Chemical Engg from IIT Mumbai, Rajeev Jorapur started his
career in Research on Non-conventional energy sources (solar, biomass and
agro-based gasification and fermentation technologies). He then moved on to
heading operations, processes and systems teams before joining Mercedes
Benz India Pvt Ltd., the 100% Indian subsidiary of Daimler AG. He took over the
role of its CIO in 2007. Since 2013, he joined as the CIO of Bajaj Auto Ltd., a
globally renowned manufacturer of motorcycles.
Deeply interested in leveraging technology for business benefits, he has
focused on digitizing processes to improve ease and speed of doing business,
improve operational efficiencies and reduce cost. He has led teams to develop
innovative business process models using new-age technologies like IoT,
Blockchain and AI. In Bajaj Auto, he is leading efforts to modernize the
technology stack and build and deliver innovative smart and intelligent
solutions to drive business results. Analytics plays an important role in these
efforts, and he is in the process of setting up an Analytics center of excellence
in Bajaj Auto to deliver key business insights powered by Data.
Rajeev is a keen reader of philosophy and human behaviour, and attempts to
marry technology capabilities with a philosophical approach to promote,
influence and live a harmonious life in business and at home. He is an NLP
trainer and a Life Coach, and practices these skills to develop himself and his
team.
He is also an avid high altitude trekker and a marathon runner, and derives
peace, solidity and strength from the Himalayas during his trekking or running
expeditions.