Raj I.
Head of Strategic Planning / VP - Health & Wellness at CIEN+- Claim this Profile
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Brad MacAfee
I have been working with Raj over the last several months and have been impressed by the level of strategic insight and thinking he brings to a project. His ability to intersect communications, innovation and business strategy provides a distinct advantage for organizations.
Lawrence Goldstein
Raj and I started a day or two apart; we knew nothing about one another other than we'd be working together. And in the corporate world, that’s how it goes. Great minds are put together to solve, lead, mentor, push, and work as one. A week or two later, Raj and I were paired on a new business pitch. With an insight drawn from innovative, unique partnerships that would push the boundary of possibility came an idea built around human chemistry. A true team effort from all involved, we won. I use this anecdote because there’s a corollary here, one of relationships where people push the potential of each other. That was my experience with Raj. Principled, passionate and determined, Raj digs in and digs out the unique and compelling with real spirit. Filing
Rebecca Marklund
Raj is truly interested in understanding his clients, learning what keeps them up at night, and seeking to fix the challenges that can be solved. He takes a thoughtful approach to everything that he does, and keeps his clients focused on the overarching objective of the engagement.
Brad MacAfee
I have been working with Raj over the last several months and have been impressed by the level of strategic insight and thinking he brings to a project. His ability to intersect communications, innovation and business strategy provides a distinct advantage for organizations.
Lawrence Goldstein
Raj and I started a day or two apart; we knew nothing about one another other than we'd be working together. And in the corporate world, that’s how it goes. Great minds are put together to solve, lead, mentor, push, and work as one. A week or two later, Raj and I were paired on a new business pitch. With an insight drawn from innovative, unique partnerships that would push the boundary of possibility came an idea built around human chemistry. A true team effort from all involved, we won. I use this anecdote because there’s a corollary here, one of relationships where people push the potential of each other. That was my experience with Raj. Principled, passionate and determined, Raj digs in and digs out the unique and compelling with real spirit. Filing
Rebecca Marklund
Raj is truly interested in understanding his clients, learning what keeps them up at night, and seeking to fix the challenges that can be solved. He takes a thoughtful approach to everything that he does, and keeps his clients focused on the overarching objective of the engagement.
Brad MacAfee
I have been working with Raj over the last several months and have been impressed by the level of strategic insight and thinking he brings to a project. His ability to intersect communications, innovation and business strategy provides a distinct advantage for organizations.
Lawrence Goldstein
Raj and I started a day or two apart; we knew nothing about one another other than we'd be working together. And in the corporate world, that’s how it goes. Great minds are put together to solve, lead, mentor, push, and work as one. A week or two later, Raj and I were paired on a new business pitch. With an insight drawn from innovative, unique partnerships that would push the boundary of possibility came an idea built around human chemistry. A true team effort from all involved, we won. I use this anecdote because there’s a corollary here, one of relationships where people push the potential of each other. That was my experience with Raj. Principled, passionate and determined, Raj digs in and digs out the unique and compelling with real spirit. Filing
Rebecca Marklund
Raj is truly interested in understanding his clients, learning what keeps them up at night, and seeking to fix the challenges that can be solved. He takes a thoughtful approach to everything that he does, and keeps his clients focused on the overarching objective of the engagement.
Brad MacAfee
I have been working with Raj over the last several months and have been impressed by the level of strategic insight and thinking he brings to a project. His ability to intersect communications, innovation and business strategy provides a distinct advantage for organizations.
Lawrence Goldstein
Raj and I started a day or two apart; we knew nothing about one another other than we'd be working together. And in the corporate world, that’s how it goes. Great minds are put together to solve, lead, mentor, push, and work as one. A week or two later, Raj and I were paired on a new business pitch. With an insight drawn from innovative, unique partnerships that would push the boundary of possibility came an idea built around human chemistry. A true team effort from all involved, we won. I use this anecdote because there’s a corollary here, one of relationships where people push the potential of each other. That was my experience with Raj. Principled, passionate and determined, Raj digs in and digs out the unique and compelling with real spirit. Filing
Rebecca Marklund
Raj is truly interested in understanding his clients, learning what keeps them up at night, and seeking to fix the challenges that can be solved. He takes a thoughtful approach to everything that he does, and keeps his clients focused on the overarching objective of the engagement.
Credentials
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Disruptive Strategy
Harvard Business School OnlineJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Strategic Alignment Framework
Saïd Business School, University of OxfordJan, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CIEN+
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Strategic Planning / VP - Health & Wellness
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Jul 2023 - Present
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RI+SG
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder / CSO
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2019 - Present
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Cheil Dallas
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Strategy
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Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
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Intouch Solutions
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United States
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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SVP, Strategic Business
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
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Porter Novelli
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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SVP, Strategic Planning and Insights
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2017 - 2019
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Executive Director
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2012 - 2017
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WPP
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategy Director
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2008 - 2012
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International SOS
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Singapore
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Markerting Strategist
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2003 - 2008
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AT&T
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Consultant
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1999 - 2003
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Education
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Harvard Business School Online
Disruptive Strategy -
The ICFAI UNIVERSITY - India
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
Karnatak University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE