New Delhi: Comviva has announced Rajesh Chandiramani as the new CEO and Whole-time Director, effective from 1st June 2024, coinciding with the company’s 25th anniversary milestone. This transition reflects Comviva’s dedication to advancing as a global leader in Intelligent Software Platforms through innovation and excellence.
Rajesh succeeds Manoranjan ‘Mao’ Mohapatra, who retired in May 2024 after a distinguished tenure. Mao remains a Non-Executive Director on the Comviva Board.
Rajesh’s impressive leadership spans over three decades, with significant roles at Tech Mahindra before joining Comviva. At Tech Mahindra, he led strategic markets across regions like the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Japan, and India in the Communications, Media & Entertainment Vertical. His responsibilities also included steering transformative initiatives in Cloud, Data and Analytics, AI, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain technologies within the Global Digital Business unit for TechM.
Rajesh’s strategic skills boosted growth while leading the APAC Enterprise Business Unit, expanding across verticals. During his five-year term as head of Europe at Tech Mahindra, he transformed and strengthened enterprise and telecom sectors in European countries, establishing himself as a visionary leader.
Rajesh’s strategic acumen also propelled growth as he led the Strategic Business Unit of APAC Enterprise business, driving significant expansion across various verticals. Notably, his five-year tenure as the head of the Europe business for Tech Mahindra played a transformative role in enhancing enterprise and telecom businesses across European countries, solidifying his reputation as a visionary leader.
Before Tech Mahindra,Rajesh was the Global Sales Officer (GSO) at Capgemini and has an impressive track record across multinationals like BCGI, Comverse, Tata, Global Telesystems, and Hughes Network Systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunications) and a master’s degree in Marketing Management from the University of Mumbai. He has also been part of the management development program at Harvard Business School (HBS) and Ross Business School, Michigan University.
Welcoming Rajesh, Atul Soneja, Chairman of the Board at Comviva, said, “Rajesh’s appointment as CEO marks a strategic transition for Comviva, reflecting our commitment to sustained growth and innovation. With his extensive experience and visionary leadership, we are confident in his ability to steer Comviva towards new heights. Under his guidance, we look forward to further strengthening our position as a global leader in customer experience and data monetization solutions, delivering unparalleled value to our clients and stakeholders.”
Commenting on his appointment, Rajesh Chandiramani said, “I am extremely thrilled to assume this leadership responsibility at Comviva. We are living in an exciting digital era marked by unprecedented growth and opportunities. I am looking forward to driving impactful change and harnessing the power of digital platforms and technology to elevate Comviva to extraordinary heights. Our mission is clear, to deliver unmatched value and pioneer a new phase of digital excellence for our clients and stakeholders. I deeply appreciate the Comviva board for entrusting me with this opportunity to lead such a dynamic company”
