Rajarajan R V

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Assistant Vice President at Cognizant

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Rajarajan is a senior management executive with over 15 years of experience in global strategy, project management, and business development across the automotive and real estate sectors. Holding a Master of Engineering Science, people hes worked with often describe him as smart, committed, and a task master driven by clear values.

He is driven by a passion for architecting transformation and creating sustainable value for the future. His focus extends to fostering genuine and inclusive innovation, reflecting a commitment to responsible business practices and forward-thinking leadership.

His career is unique for its breadth, covering leadership roles in Human Resources, Global Product Management for eMobility, and now corporate real estate strategy.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Value
His profile repeatedly emphasizes a focus on creating sustainable value for the future and a resolute commitment to responsible practices.
Corporate Real Estate
His current role and recent activity involve leading strategy for Global Capability Centers, including launching new corporate campuses for Cognizant in India.
eMobility Transition
Previously led eMobility strategy and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) transition solutions for major global truck brands at Daimler Truck AG.

Media Appearances

Rajarajan has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Assistant Vice President at Cognizant
3-2024 - 2-2025
Assistant Vice President - APAC at Cognizant
3-2018 - 11-2022
Head of Global Product Management, Global Marketing at Daimler Truck AG
3-2016 - 4-2018
Head of International Market and Product Launch Management, Sales and Marketing at Daimler Truck AG
8-2012 - 2-2016
Head of Center of Competence, Human Resources at Daimler Truck AG

Education

2008 - 2009
Master of Engineering Science from UNSW
2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Engineering from Anna University Chennai

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Exp : 14 Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Level : Senior Designation : Assistant Vice President at Cognizant
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Insights For Selling To Rajarajan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rajarajan is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rajarajan

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rajarajan move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Rajarajan take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Rajarajan

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