Ajith Prabhu
About Ajith Prabhu
Ajith Prabhu serves as the Head of Global Operations at Drip Capital, where he focuses on improving operational efficiency through automation and digital technologies. He has a diverse background in quality management and operations, having held key positions at various companies including Bharti, Pine Labs, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd.
Current Role at Drip Capital
Ajith Prabhu serves as the Head of Global Operations at Drip Capital, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through the implementation of digital technologies. His leadership is aimed at optimizing processes and improving overall performance within the organization.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Prior to his current role, Ajith Prabhu held several significant positions in operations management. He worked at Reliance Home Finance Ltd. as Head of Operations, Customer Service and Credit Processing from 2016 to 2019. He also served as Chief Experience Officer at Pine Labs from 2019 to 2021, and as a Quality Manager at Bharti from 2001 to 2003. His extensive background in operations spans various industries.
Quality Management Expertise
Ajith Prabhu possesses extensive experience in quality management and Six Sigma methodologies. He worked as a Manager Quality at ICICI OneSource from 2003 to 2004 and as a Six Sigma Lead at Dell from 2006 to 2007. His focus on quality improvement has been a consistent theme throughout his career, contributing to operational excellence.
Educational Background
Ajith Prabhu studied Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, where he earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from 1990 to 1992. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations from K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies between 1997 and 1999. His educational qualifications support his expertise in operations and management.
Focus on Cost Reduction and Automation
Throughout his career, Ajith Prabhu has maintained a strong focus on reducing the cost to income ratio through automation. This strategic approach has been evident in his roles, particularly in his current position at Drip Capital, where he implements digital technologies to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.