Rejeesh Nair

Strategic Digital Transformation Executive with 22+ years of global experience leading technology-driven transformation, Industry 4.0 acceleration, and data-driven modernization across complex industrial enterprises including Airbus and Emirates Global

Aluminium (EGA). Proven expertise in aligning technology with business strategy,

delivering multi-million-dollar EBIT impact, and building high-performing Global Capability

Centers (GCC/GIC) at 1000+ scale. Currently serving as Director – Digital Accelerator at

EGA, driving enterprise-wide digital adoption, automation, and smart operations, while establishing a 750+ Global Digital Delivery Center in Bangalore. Recognized by the World

Economic Forum as a Digital Lighthouse leader for transformational excellence and measurable business impact.

Sep 2021 – Present

Director – Digital Accelerator

Emirates Global Aluminium

Dubai

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale enterprise digital transformation, modernizing operations, engineering, and platforms to deliver measurable business value.
• Establish and scale a 750+ Global Capability Center (GCC/GDC) in Bangalore as a strategic hub for digital,

engineering, IT, automation, and Industry 4.0.

• Drive Industry 4.0 and digital acceleration initiatives, enabling predictive, connected operations and datadriven decision-making.
• Deliver strategic financial impact, generating $40M+ annual EBIT through GCC/GDC enablement and digital transformation, with a roadmap toward $100M+.
• Implement agile, product-centric, and DevOps-enabled operating models, ensuring governance, delivery standards, and enterprise alignment.
• Foster innovation through digital engineering, automation, IoT, predictive analytics, and simulation,

positioning the GCC as a center of excellence.

• Partner with CXOs and global executives to prioritize initiatives, align digital strategies, and ensure measurable business outcomes.
• Lead multi-functional service portfolios across Engineering, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Procurement,

Marketing & Sales, Maintenance, and ESG/EHS.

• Build and mentor high-performing teams, enabling capability development, workforce empowerment, and a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Achieved recognition as a World Economic Forum ‘Digital Lighthouse’ for transformational impact.

Dec 2009 – Aug 2021

Head of Global Competency Center /Solutions Center

Airbus India.

• Established and Led the global DT/IT Global Competency Center (GCC) of 1000+ talent, successfully consolidating the entire DT/IT landscape across three major business units: Commercial Aircraft,

Helicopter, and Defence & Space.

• Directed the rapid ramp-up of the GCC to manage the ever-growing global demand for multi-function operations, including Engineering, Finance, HR, Procurement, Quality, and Facility Management.
• Drove significant financial value by achieving 35% savings on global IT spend and $12M USD in annual cost avoidance through effective GCC/GIC execution.
• Co-led the strategic deployment of an AI-enabled Aircraft maintenance platform from the GCC India,

contributing to over $1 Billion+ USD in annual revenue generation.

• Managed the strategic and financial planning for the GCC function, which included defining and executing the annual budget, managing workforce recruitment, and promoting technology initiatives.
• Responsible for reviewing, sponsoring, and promoting value-add business cases and technology initiatives, while also selecting and managing the supplier ecosystem to ensure seamless global support and integration of industry innovations.

Capgemini

Aug 2007 – Nov 2009

Senior Consultant

Capgemini Technology Services, India

Led program management with Dutch clients, driving business value, Customer satisfaction, and new opportunities. Delivered end-to-end IT projects with design,

implementation, and training, ensuring Business compliance.

GSK

Jan 2005 – Aug 2007

Assistant Manager – IT

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals.

Led end-to-end IT project delivery, managing budgets, outsourced Vendors, SLAs, and enterprise deployments. Oversaw planning, Compliance, and team performance,

ensuring solutions were Delivered within scope, cost, and timelines.

Apr 2002 – Dec 2004

IT Startup Founder

Mumbai

Founded and operated my own IT startup immediately after Completing my postgraduation. Gained hands-on experience working with early-stage IT startups.

Educational qualifications

• M.S.

Master of Science in Information Technology and E-

Com (2002)

• B.E.

Bachelor of Engineering (2000)