Raj Gummadapu
Raj Gummadapu
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Techwave
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Techwave Raj Gummadapu is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader with a proven track record in building sustainable organizations. With over 20 years of experience in business consulting, technology, and digital transformation, Raj has played a pivotal role as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Techwave, steering the company’s growth into a leading global provider of digital transformation services. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding Techwave’s service offerings and enhancing its delivery capabilities through innovative, customer-focused solutions. Raj’s dynamic approach and people-first philosophy have significantly contributed to Techwave’s expansion and diversification across various growth avenues. Under his leadership, Techwave transcended its role as a technology solutions provider and evolved into a true business partner for its clients, revolutionizing the people-centric approach to solution delivery.
Driven by a passion for empowering individuals, leading change, and establishing effective processes, Raj aims to ensure sustainable growth for the organization and its stakeholders. He has spearheaded strategic business initiatives and implemented transformative structural reforms at Techwave, enabling the company to remain agile as it experiences rapid growth. While expanding teams and identifying new opportunities, Raj has prioritized building a cultural connection among all stakeholders. He has been key in nurturing a company culture that values trust, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning. Additionally, Raj is deeply committed to fostering strong community connections and is actively involved in giving back to society, striving to make a positive impact on people and the environment.
Before founding Techwave, Raj held important leadership positions at BearingPoint and Deloitte, where he led initiatives in Business Intelligence and Performance Management Practices. Raj is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the prestigious Osmania University in Hyderabad, India. He is also a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the United States. Furthermore, Raj has participated in various executive development programs at prestigious institutions, including Harvard Business School. He skillfully combines his business acumen and multidisciplinary thinking with a strong finance background to foster entrepreneurship and deliver exceptional business outcomes.