Rajveer (Raj) Kushwaha
About Rajveer (Raj) Kushwaha
Rajveer (Raj) Kushwaha serves as the Managing Director, Co-Head of Value Creation, and Chief Digital Officer at Warburg Pincus, with over 30 years of experience in digital transformation across various industries. He has held key positions at notable companies such as Nutrien, Zimmer Holdings, Dell, PepsiCo, and Cummins Engine Company, and has received recognition for his contributions to technology and innovation.
Current Role at Warburg Pincus
Rajveer Kushwaha serves as Managing Director, Co-Head of Value Creation, and Chief Digital Officer at Warburg Pincus since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for technology and operations diligence with prospective investments and collaborates with existing portfolio companies. His extensive experience in digital transformation across various sectors enhances the firm's strategic initiatives.
Board Membership at Nutrien
Kushwaha has been a Board Member at Nutrien since 2021. His involvement with the company reflects his commitment to leveraging technology and innovation in the agricultural sector. This role allows him to contribute to Nutrien's strategic direction and operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Rajveer Kushwaha holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Jai Narain Vyas University. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Management of Technology from MIT Sloan School of Management, an MBA in Marketing from the Wisconsin School of Business, and an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Kushwaha has over 30 years of experience in technology leadership roles across various industries. He served as Chief Information Officer and Head of Digital Transformation at Zimmer Holdings from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, he held positions at PepsiCo as VP & CIO of Enterprise Transformation and at Dell Inc. in various senior roles, including Vice President of Digital Transformation. His career also includes leadership roles at First Data Corp. and Cummins Engine Company.
Recognitions and Contributions
Rajveer Kushwaha is recognized for his contributions to technology and innovation, receiving a CIO 100 innovation award. He is also noted as one of the top 100 IT innovators in the automotive industry. Additionally, he holds multiple patents in disruptive services technologies and is an industry author, contributing to thought leadership in technology and digital transformation.