01
Current
Futred Innovation Studios
Chairman
Chairs an innovation studio working across applied AI, deep technology and academic partnerships.
FIELD 01 • Business Leadership
BUILDING GLOBAL TECH BUSINESSES.
Dr. Rishi has built portfolios, country operations and industry platforms across Europe, North America and Asia.
He led a $500 million Digital Enterprise Services portfolio at Tech Mahindra. Earlier, he built Perot Systems Ireland into a $15 million business and developed Aeris India into a $10 million IoT business within three years.
Through CII, NASSCOM and Broadband India Forum, he has worked with executives and government stakeholders on technology adoption and policy.
Areas of focus
01P&L leadership02Global portfolios03Mergers and acquisitions04Corporate governance
ORGANISATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
SELECTED LEADERSHIP ROLES.
11 selected roles across this field.
02
2023 to 2024
Lava International Ltd.
President
Led innovation, R&D, product design, Electronics Manufacturing Services and international business.
03
2016 to 2023
AERIS
Aeris Communications
President and Board Member
Established Aeris India and led the worldwide Digital Solutions business, IoT strategy and connected-device ecosystem.
04
2006 to 2016
TM
Tech Mahindra
Global Head, Digital Enterprise Services
Managed a digital business exceeding USD 500 million annually.
05
1998 to 2006
PEROT
Perot Systems Ireland
Director
Established and scaled European operations and built a USD 15 million business from inception.
06
Since 2018
CII
Chairman, CII IoT Summit
Leads an industry forum focused on enterprise IoT and cooperation between business and government.
07
Current
CII
Member, Committee on Cyber Security
Contributes to industry dialogue on cybersecurity and digital trust.
08
Current
CII
Member, National Forum on Artificial Intelligence
Contributes to national dialogue on responsible AI adoption.
09
Sep 2018 to Apr 2023
Broadband India Forum
Chairman, IoT and AI Committee
Chaired industry work on connected technologies, AI and digital infrastructure.
10
Dec 2014 to Mar 2023
NASSCOM
Member, Regional Council
Contributed to a regional council representing India’s technology industry.
11
Previous leadership role
Lava International
Former President
Led an Indian technology company serving a large consumer market.