Rajiv Kaul

Rajiv Kaul

Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, CMS Info Systems

CMS Info SystemsMumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Experience33+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Rajiv Kaul is the Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of CMS Info Systems. He has led the company's transition from private equity ownership to a 100% publicly owned institution, pivoting the business to a technology-led business services platform. Under his leadership, CMSINFO has created substantial value for both, its private equity (Blackstone and EQT) and public shareholders, delivering 11X revenue growth and 16X PAT growth over 16 years. Prior to CMS, Rajiv was a Private Equity Partner at Actis Capital LLP, London, and held senior leadership roles at Microsoft Corp, rising to become the youngest CEO of Microsoft India at 33. He drove Microsoft India's growth, pioneered subscription-based software business models, and led its expansion across emerging markets. Rajiv is deeply engaged in shaping industry governance, having served on the CII National Committee, NASSCOM Executive Council, and RBI’s currency movement committee. He is currently on the Board of Governors at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra and actively mentors start-up founders and is passionate about education-led social impact initiatives.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2008–Present· 18 yrs 8 mos
    • Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Whole Time DirectorCurrent
      2008–Present
  • 2006–2007· 1 yr
    • Partner - Technology and Cross Border
      2006–2007
  • 1996–2006· 10 yrs
    • Sr. Director-Emerging Markets
      2005–2006
    • CEO - India
      2001–2005
    • Senior Leadership Roles
      1996–2001
  • Dec 1992–1996· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Manager, Branch Operations
      Dec 1992–1996

Education

MBA

Marketing & Finance

XLRI Jamshedpur

Bachelor of Engineering

Computer Science

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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Rajiv Kaul
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Product ManagementLeadershipManagementMergers & AcquisitionsManagement ConsultingEmerging MarketsStrategyStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisPrivate EquityStart-upsBusiness Development