Rachna Raina
About Rachna Raina
Rachna Raina serves as the Vice President of Building Things at Placer.ai, where she focuses on business strategy and operations. With a strong background in economics and computer science, she has held key positions at various companies, including Asana and Bain & Company.
Work at Placer.ai
Rachna Raina currently serves as Vice President, Building Things at Placer.ai, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads multiple verticals, focusing on business strategy and operations. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development and execution of strategic initiatives that drive growth and enhance operational efficiency within the organization. Raina's experience in building and leading business strategy teams across various industries supports her contributions at Placer.ai.
Previous Experience at Asana
Before joining Placer.ai, Rachna Raina worked at Asana as the Global Head of GTM Strategy & Operations from 2022 to 2023. In this role, she was responsible for developing go-to-market strategies and operational frameworks to optimize business performance. She briefly held the position of Global Head of Strategy & Business Operations in 2023, where she focused on aligning strategic initiatives with operational execution.
Career Background at Bain & Company
Rachna Raina has a substantial background at Bain & Company, where she worked as a Consultant from 2013 to 2017 and later as part of the Leadership Team from 2017 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to various consulting projects, focusing on business strategy and operational improvements for clients across multiple sectors. Her experience at Bain & Company equipped her with skills in strategic analysis and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Rachna Raina holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Computer Science from Harvard University. Her educational background in economics and computer science provides her with a unique perspective in her current role, allowing her to integrate analytical and technical approaches to business strategy and operations.
Contributions to Economic Research
In addition to her corporate experience, Rachna Raina has published economic research with the Federal Reserve Bank. This involvement reflects her commitment to contributing to the field of economics and demonstrates her analytical capabilities. Her research experience complements her professional roles, enhancing her understanding of economic principles and their application in business strategy.