Raj Velmurugan
About Raj Velmurugan
Raj Velmurugan serves as the VP of Global IT at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has been instrumental in modernizing technology platforms and driving business agility. With over 20 years of IT executive experience, he has held key positions at Bose Corporation and Salem Five Bank, focusing on technology transformation and digital business strategies.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Raj Velmurugan serves as the Vice President of Global IT in a Global CIO role at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's digital transformation efforts. Velmurugan has focused on modernizing technology platforms and enhancing business agility without increasing costs. His leadership has been pivotal in initiating a multi-year business modernization strategy that aligns the global IT organization with business growth objectives.
Previous Experience at Bose Corporation
Raj Velmurugan has extensive experience at Bose Corporation, where he held multiple roles over a span of 15 years. He served as Senior Director of Digital IT and Chief IT Architect from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he was Director and Head of Web & Retail IT from 2013 to 2016. His earlier positions included Director of Enterprise Applications & Technology Services and IT Architect, showcasing his progressive career in IT leadership and architecture.
Leadership at Salem Five Bank
From 2018 to 2021, Raj Velmurugan worked as Senior Vice President of IT and Chief Information Officer at Salem Five Bank. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the bank's IT strategies and operations, contributing to the enhancement of its technological infrastructure and services during his tenure.
Educational Background
Raj Velmurugan has a solid educational foundation in technology and science. He studied Chemistry at the University of Madras, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. He furthered his education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from Datamatics Corporation and a Master of Science in Information Technology from Capella University. His diverse educational background supports his extensive expertise in IT.
Core Competencies and Experience
With over 20 years of executive experience in IT, Raj Velmurugan has developed core competencies in various areas including digital business enablement, technology strategy, and enterprise architecture. His expertise extends to IoT, mobile applications, information security, and global IT operations. Velmurugan's track record includes delivering business value through innovation and technology transformation across multiple industry domains.