Rajesh Dhuddu (PhD)

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Partner & Leader - Emerging Tech, Leadership Team at CEDA at PwC

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Overview

Rajesh Dhuddu is a global business head at Tech Mahindra, where he pioneers strategies for Blockchain, Web 3. 0, and the Metaverse. An alumnus of Columbia Business School, he is recognized for making emerging technologies relevant to business leaders. Colleagues and clients often describe him as knowledgeable, highly professional, and having a high level of integrity.

Driven by his personal motto, "Help Ever, Hurt Never, " Rajesh is a dedicated mentor to entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and students. He is an avid cyclist and practices holistic wellness techniques like Surya Namaskars for physical and mental fitness. In his university days, he was active in quizzing, debating, and social service activities.

Unique fact: Rajesh is an accomplished endurance cyclist and holds the title of "Randonneur" from Paris for cycling over 208 kilometers in under 10 hours.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Early Adopter

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Enterprise Metaverse
He leads Tech Mahindra's practice in this area, focusing on creating tangible B2B use cases and helping global CXOs internalize the technology to solve business problems.
Simplifying Technology
He is recognized by industry analysts for his unique ability to demystify complex technologies like Blockchain and make them understandable and relevant to decision-makers.
Mentoring Leaders
Actively mentors entrepreneurs and executives through platforms like Startupbootcamp and Everwise, driven by a passion for helping people discover and tap their full potential.

Media Appearances

Rajesh Dhuddu - Global Head, Tech Mahindra | Web Conference Speaker | W3 Summit. Featured in W3 Summit

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Hyperledger Global Forum 2021: How Blockchain will Reengineer the Media Value Chain in the Covid and Post‑Covid World – Rajesh Dhuddu, Tech Mahindra. Featured in Hyperledger Global Forum 2021

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Blockchain to embrace the future of Homo-Robo Sapiens: Rajesh Dhuddu, Tech Mahindra, ETCIO. Featured in Economic Times – CIO

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Work History

4-2024
Partner & Leader - Emerging Tech, Leadership Team at CEDA at PwC
4-2022 - 3-2024
SVP & Global Business Head - Emerging Technology at Tech Mahindra
5-2018 - 5-2022
VP & Practice Leader - Blockchain & Cybersecurity at Tech Mahindra
1-2017 - 4-2020
Mentor at Startupbootcamp FinTech - Mumbai
8-2016 - 4-2020
Co Chair - Columbia Business School Alumni Club at Columbia Business School

Education

5-2022 - 4-2023
Mahindra Future Shapers from Harvard Business School, Mahindra Leadership University
10-2022 - 10-2022
Mahindra Universe Program from Harvard Business School

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Exp : 27 Location : Hyderabad, Telangana, India Job Level : Senior Designation : Partner & Leader - Emerging Tech, Leadership Team at CEDA at PwC

Interested in

Sports

Cycling

Health & Outdoor

Cycling, Sudarshan Kriya, Surya Namaskars

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Insights For Selling To Rajesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rajesh is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rajesh

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rajesh move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Rajesh take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Rajesh

Personality Compatibility


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