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Gajen Kandiah is the CEO of Rackspace Technology, a leading provider of cloud solutions. With three decades of experience scaling deep tech businesses and driving enterprise transformation, Kandiah brings an AI-first mindset and a proven record of architecting growth engines that combine technology, services, and bold M&A.
Who is the CEO of Rackspace Technology?
Gajen Kandiah leads Rackspace Technology as Chief Executive Officer, focused on turning AI from experiment into advantage for enterprises worldwide. His career spans three decades of scaling deep tech businesses and guiding enterprise transformation across services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and intelligent operations.
Prior to joining Rackspace Technology, Kandiah served as President and COO of Hitachi Digital, where he built the company's AI-first growth strategy, launched Hitachi Digital Services, delivered double-digit growth, and helped complete the $9.6B acquisition of GlobalLogic. He also spent 15 years at Cognizant, where he created its industry practices, business process services, and digital business, and co-founded NerveWire, an early digital consultancy focused on rapid business reinvention. Kandiah engages with AI, business, and policy leaders through the WSJ CEO Council, the Fortune CEO Initiative, and the Feedforward Collective.
Work History
Gajen Kandiah's career spans three decades of leadership across enterprise technology and digital transformation. Here is a detailed list of his work history:
- Rackspace Technology - Chief Executive Officer (September 2025 - Present)
- Hitachi Digital - President and Chief Operating Officer (April 2024 - April 2025)
- Hitachi Digital - President (February 2023 - April 2025)
- Cambridge Technology Partners - Vice President (August 1993 - August 1999)
Education History
Gajen Kandiah has pursued executive education at Harvard University, further strengthening the strategic and leadership foundations that have defined his career in enterprise technology.
When did Gajen Kandiah join Rackspace Technology?
Gajen Kandiah assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Rackspace Technology in September 2025. In this position, he is focused on helping enterprises harness AI decisively and safely, bringing an AI-first mindset grounded in operational rigor and a leadership style built on clarity, empathy, and measurable outcomes.
