Raj is Orica’s Senior Vice President, Digital Solutions leading the company’s global digital product development and execution team. The role is core to the delivery of Orica’s digital strategy, providing a suite of software and measurement technology solutions to customers to facilitate the continuous improvement of blast outcomes. Raj moved into the Senior Vice President Role in January 2024 after being in the Vice President, Digital Solutions role since October 2018. Prior to this, he was Senior Manager of Technology based in Singapore. He joined Orica in May 2017, following a 16- year career at Schlumberger, a global leader in oilfield services. His experience includes leadership roles across several functions including research and development, manufacturing, marketing, operations and sales. Prior to joining Orica, Raj spent three years as Strategic Marketing & Technology Head, Schlumberger Houston (2014-2016), responsible for setting the growth strategy for one of the production segments globally. Raj also served as Business Manager, Australasia (2012-2014) and Sales & Marketing Manager, North Sea (2010-2012) for Schlumberger Oilfield services. Prior to this, Raj held management positions dating back to 2001 when he began his career with Schlumberger. He holds a Masters in Business Administration in Strategic Management from Indiana University, Purdue, USA, a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tulsa, USA and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from University of Madras, India.

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