Rajeev Nair

Senior Vice President - Special Projects at Core42

Speaker

Driving the next frontier of Sovereign AI-powered digital transformation in the UAE and beyond.

Rajeev Nair is one of the region’s foremost technology leaders, known for his role in shaping large-scale digital transformation and Sovereign AI infrastructure programs that underpin national innovation. As SVP - Special Projects at Core42, a G42 company, he spearheads the delivery of Sovereign Private cloud and AI systems to Regulated sectors that enable secure, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystems.

With a career spanning over three decades across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Rajeev has built a reputation for turning complex visions into operational reality. His leadership philosophy centers on execution excellence—building empowered teams, driving strategic clarity, and ensuring measurable outcomes for clients and governments alike.

Before joining Core42, Rajeev held key leadership roles at G42,  Fujitsu and a startup, where he led transformative programs across technology, data, and enterprise modernization. His career has been defined by a passion for building organizations that deliver real-world impact through innovation, agility, and trust.

Rajeev holds a Engineering degree from a premier institute in India and an MBA from the National University of Singapore. He is also a certified change management expert, program management expert and digital disruption practitioner.