Dheepak Rajoo
Strategic CIO with 25+ years helping BFSI organizations scale and transform; delivered Digital, Data/AI, Cloud & Cyber outcomes. Proof: 3x Topline, 5% cost-income improvement, board-level governance, and change success.
Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Limited•Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Award-winning Digital and Technology Leader with a 25-year track record of driving organizational transformation in the BFSI industry. Proven expertise in Technology Management, Digital Transformation, Data & Fintech. Proven ability to lead large-scale technology initiatives, optimize IT infrastructure, and achieve significant business growth by aligning IT strategy with organizational goals. Passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional business value. Steering Royal Sundaram General Insurance's digital transformation, my tenure as Chief Information Officer centers on leveraging technology to enhance business value. With a focus on developing digital products and services, my leadership of a large-scale technology team has been instrumental in modernizing our technology estate and driving forward our digital initiatives. I have served as an independent director for a start-up, providing oversight and governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to ethical business practices. As their co-founder, I provided consultative services to a Singapore-based Educational Technology (EdTech) startup, including guidance on their go-to-market strategy, sales optimization, and talent acquisition.
Career Timeline
- Mar 2023–Present· 3 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Information OfficerCurrentMar 2023–Present
- Apr 2019–Mar 2023· 3 yrs 11 mos
- SVP, Digital Banking Technology, PMO, HR Technology, IT GovernanceApr 2019–Mar 2023
- Mar 2015–Sep 2018· 3 yrs 6 mos
- VP, Head Business Transformation | Change Management - Technology StrategyMar 2015–Sep 2018
- Nov 2007–2015· 7 yrs 2 mos
- AVP, Program Manager - Head PMO | Financial Transformation - Technology Upgrade & MigrationNov 2007–2015
- Jul 2000–Oct 2007· 7 yrs 3 mos
- Senior Manager: Projects & Compliance | Transition Management - ISO 9001:2000Jul 2000–Oct 2007
Education
FinTech
FinTech
SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore & SydneyMaster of Business Administration - MBA
Banking and Financial Support Services
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance EducationMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
Banking & Finance
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMUBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Accounting
University of MadrasAISSE
Business/Commerce, General
DAV, Annanagar