Rajiv Naithani

A passionate and visionary HR leader, Rajiv has a proven track record of driving organizational transformation through innovative people strategies. With extensive experience in the high-tech industry, he advocates for the "Employee First" concept, believing that prioritizing employee well-being leads to exceptional customer satisfaction and shareholder value.

Rajiv's expertise spans people strategies and capabilities, cultural integration, M&A management, high-performance cultures, leadership development, and HR maturity. Under his leadership, Infogain's culture has evolved, earning the company a spot among the Top 100 technology companies in India as per the Great Place to Work ranking for 2022-2023. The trust index improved by 25 points in just four years, demonstrating Rajiv's ability to make a significant positive impact on the organization.

As a thought leader, Rajiv actively contributes to industry and academia by participating in speaking engagements and sharing his insights and experiences at various forums. He also publishes articles and blogs on a wide range of HR topics, showcasing his expertise and passion for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

As the Chief People Officer for Infogain, a fast-growing, mid-sized human-centered digital platform and software engineering organization, Rajiv leads the global HR team across the US, India, UK, Poland, Uruguay, Singapore, and the Middle East. During his tenure, he successfully drove shareholder value as the HR Leader for PE firm Chrys Capital during their ownership of Infogain. Infogain is currently backed by Apax Partners, and Rajiv is committed to driving the people agenda to deliver shareholder value for Apax Partners.

Rajiv's career highlights include being the youngest Country/Region/Global HR Head at three different companies (GlobalLogic, Dassault Systèmes, and Infogain) and receiving prestigious accolades such as GlobalLogic's Best of the Best "CEO Awards" and the "Young HR Professional of the Year" at the 5th Asia’s Best Employer Brands Awards, to name a few.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Rajiv is committed to giving back, serving as a Board of Trustee with the Pauri Garhwal Trust, which focuses on the development of underprivileged people in Uttarakhand, India.

As a champion of wellness, Rajiv emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to well-being, focusing on body, mind, intellect, and spirit. His dedication to fitness and self-care extends beyond his personal life, advocating for employee wellness as an essential component of effective leadership.