Dr. Rajesh Gharpure

Dr. Rajesh Gharpure is the Chief Delivery Officer at Persistent Systems, one of India’s fastest-growing AI-led, platform-driven digital engineering companies. He leads global delivery and technology innovation with a strategic focus on transforming delivery into a growth engine powered by AI and platforms. Rajesh is a strong advocate of Service-as-a-Software delivery model that integrates AI, virtual agents, automation, and proprietary platforms to accelerate outcomes at scale. By embedding innovation deeply into delivery, he ensures Persistent Systems consistently exceeds customer expectations, enabling clients to achieve faster time-to-value and sustained competitive advantage. Under his leadership, Persistent has embraced IP-led innovation, creating unique solutions that influence large, strategic deals and fuel business growth. With extensive expertise in large-scale digital transformation, IT carve-outs, and enterprise modernization, Rajesh aligns delivery closely with business strategy and customer goals to unlock operational scale, efficiency, and measurable impact. His relentless focus on high-impact deal execution and strengthening client trust has positioned delivery as a critical business enabler—accelerating customer success and expanding Persistent’s footprint in strategic accounts worldwide. Rajesh has always been deeply committed to building inclusive, future-ready teams and fostering a culture defined by trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. He views AI not just as technology, but as the essential enabler connecting data, people, and processes to drive enterprise agility, operational excellence, and above all, customer success.