Rajat Jain Appointed as Chief Digital Officer at Orkla India –Steering the Next Chapter of Digital Transformation
Orkla India has appointed Rajat Jain as Chief Digital Officer (CDO), marking a pivotal moment in its mission to build a future–ready, technology-driven organization. Based in Bengaluru, Rajat will lead enterprise-wide digital strategy, integrating cutting-edge technology with Orkla India’s consumer-centric growth agenda.
This appointment reflects Orkla India’s determination to strengthen its innovation pipeline, elevate customer experience, and drive operational excellence through data, analytics, and intelligent automation. Rajat’s arrival is not simply a leadership change — it is a strategic commitment to positioning Orkla India as a benchmark in digital-led FMCG.
A Proven Digital Transformation Leader
Rajat brings over two decades of diverse leadership experience spanning FMCG, consulting, and entrepreneurship — a rare blend of corporate execution, entrepreneurial agility, and technology foresight.
- At DFM Foods Limited: He transformed IT from a support function into a growth engine, implementing cost-efficient, scalable solutions that empowered commercial teams to grow faster.
- At Emami Agrotech Limited: He led the IT function, driving ERP upgrades, digital roadmaps, and enhanced data capabilities to improve decision-making at scale.
- At Valvoline Cummins Pvt Ltd: He spearheaded adoption of emerging technologies and strengthened SAP ERP systems, improving visibility and agility across the business.
- At Samedh Investment Advisory: As founder, he built a digital-first financial advisory platform to democratize investing for passive investors – an early glimpse of his passion for customer-centric technology solutions.
- At PwC India: He advised top-tier Indian enterprises across industries, leading SAP ERP consulting and large-scale transformation projects.
- At Capgemini Consulting: He managed global transition projects in Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services, honing expertise in complex change programs.
- At Novell: Early in his career, he worked on ZENworks, gaining first-hand experience in enterprise software and systems engineering.
This journey gives Rajat a 360-degree view of technology strategy, change management, and digital execution – essential to shaping Orkla India’s transformation.
Mandate at Orkla India — Building a Digital-First Enterprise
As Chief Digital Officer, Rajat will focus on four pillars of transformation:
- Enterprise Digital Strategy: Designing and executing an integrated roadmap that connects operations, supply chain, and customer-facing functions.
- Customer-Centric Innovation: Leveraging advanced analytics, cloud, and automation to reshape customer journeys and increase brand loyalty.
- Operational Excellence: Driving efficiency and agility with scalable platforms, predictive tools, and data-driven decision-making.
- Change Leadership: Fostering a digital culture across Orkla India, ensuring teams embrace transformation at every level.
This unified approach will position Orkla India to anticipate market shifts, outperform competitors, and deliver unmatched value to stakeholders.
Leadership Philosophy – Visionary, Pragmatic, People-Focused
Rajat is known for his ability to align technology initiatives with commercial priorities, ensuring that every investment directly accelerates growth or improves efficiency. His leadership rests on three pillars:
- Technology as a Growth Enabler: Transforming IT from a cost center into a strategic driver of innovation and revenue.
- Pragmatic Change Management: Translating complex digital strategies into simple, actionable steps embraced by all stakeholders.
- Developing High-Performance Teams: Empowering teams to innovate, experiment, and deliver business outcomes.
These values allow him to bridge the gap between the boardroom and the shop floor, ensuring execution matches vision.
Why This Appointment Matters
The FMCG sector is undergoing seismic shifts in how products are made, marketed, and delivered. Digital is no longer optional — it is the competitive edge. By appointing Rajat Jain as Chief Digital Officer, Orkla India signals its commitment to leading this change. His track record of transforming IT into a growth engine, coupled with his consulting and entrepreneurial experience, uniquely positions him to redefine Orkla India’s digital and operational blueprint.
Rajat’s appointment also exemplifies the evolution of leadership roles in modern enterprises. Today’s CDO is not just a technologist but a strategic business leader, shaping new revenue streams, customer experiences, and operating models.
At CXO Gateway, we celebrate leaders like Rajat Jain who represent the next generation of corporate leadership – blending technology, vision, and execution to create future-ready organizations.
Closing Thought
Rajat Jain’s journey — from enterprise software engineer to Chief Digital Officer — reflects a lifelong commitment to innovation, customer focus, and scalable impact. As Orkla India embarks on its next phase of growth, his leadership will be pivotal in turning digital ambitions into measurable outcomes.