Rohit Lal
About Rohit Lal
Rohit Lal serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Saia Inc., where he has significantly contributed to revenue growth and market expansion. He has a diverse background in technology leadership, having held various roles at The Coca-Cola Company and founded his own company, AceTrack, Inc.
Work at Saia
Rohit Lal has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Saia Inc. since 2017. In this role, he has collaborated with C-Suite peers to achieve significant growth, doubling revenues organically and increasing the company's market capitalization eightfold to $14 billion. His leadership has been instrumental in implementing cybersecurity and data privacy programs, enhancing data protection and compliance within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Rohit Lal earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in risk mitigation, compliance, pricing/product strategies, and sales leadership. He has developed a strong foundation in technology and innovation, which has been recognized through various awards, including the CIO of the Year ORBIE award.
Background
Rohit Lal has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles within The Coca-Cola Company from 1989 to 2017. His positions included Director of Application Development and Infrastructure, Director of Technology Strategy, and Director of Enterprise Architecture. He has also served as CEO and Founder of AceTrack, Inc. from 2000 to 2008, and as an Advisory Board Member at Atakama from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements
Rohit Lal is nationally recognized as a CIO of the Year ORBIE award winner, which highlights his leadership in technology and innovation. He holds NACD Directorship certification, demonstrating his commitment to board governance excellence. His global experience spans eleven countries and various industries, including industrial, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and electronics manufacturing.
Current Roles
In addition to his role at Saia Inc., Rohit Lal has been serving as an Independent Board Director at Bloomin' Brands, Inc. since 2023. His advisory and governance roles extend to public, startup, and franchise bottler boards within The Coca-Cola System, showcasing his extensive involvement in corporate governance and strategic oversight.