Age, Biography and Wiki
Jerry Rao (Jaithirth Rao) was born on 1952 in Bengaluru, India, is an An academic staff of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Discover Jerry Rao's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
| Popular As |
Jaithirth Rao |
| Occupation |
Founder of Mphasis |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
N/A |
| Born |
1952 |
| Birthday |
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| Birthplace |
Bengaluru, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Jerry Rao Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Jerry Rao height not available right now. We will update Jerry Rao's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Jerry Rao's Wife?
His wife is Neelambari Rao
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Neelambari Rao |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jerry Rao Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jerry Rao worth at the age of 72 years old? Jerry Rao’s income source is mostly from being a successful Founder. He is from India. We have estimated Jerry Rao's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Founder |
Jerry Rao Social Network
Timeline
Jaithirth "Jerry" Rao is an Indian businessman and entrepreneur.
He is the founder and former CEO of the software company Mphasis.
In 1998, Rao started Mphasis Corporation, a software company based in California, which subsequently merged with BFL Software in 2000.
MphasiS rapidly rose to be one of the top 10 IT/BPO companies in India.
Rao held several positions in Citibank prior to his founding MphasiS in 1998.
In a banking career of over 20 years, he served with Citi and its parent Citicorp in various capacities in Asia, Europe, South America, and North America.
He was Head of the Development Division of Citicorp and Chairman and CEO of Transaction Technologies Inc., based in California.
Rao is an alumnus of Loyola College, Chennai, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and the University of Chicago.
He has also been given a Distinguished Alumnus Award from Loyola College, IIM Ahmedabad and the University of Chicago.
His many areas of interest include sustainable construction technology, I.T. strategy, customer relationship management (CRM) and e-commerce – a subject on which he has testified before the US Congress.
He teaches at IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Bombay and at LIBA, Chennai.
He has been Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School.
Rao has been on the boards of various companies.
He has been on the Board of Trustees of Nasscom Foundation, Sujaya Foundation and India Foundation for the Arts
He takes interest in mentoring and advising technology and social enterprises.
Rao is married and lives with his family in Mumbai, India.
Rao is a regular writer and speaker.
Rao has published a volume of poetry (Gemini II published by Penguin India) and a book of essays (Notes from an Indian Conservative published by Rupa).
He used to write a regular opinion column for the Indian Express and occasional columns for Seminar, Economic Times, India International Centre Quarterly and Mint.
Rao is a recipient of several distinguished business and government recognitions.
He has been the Chairman of India's National Association of Software and Service Companies – NASSCOM.
He was named the Ernst & Young 'Entrepreneur of the Year 2004' for the New York region along with MphasiS Vice Chairman Jeroen Tas, which followed his being similarly awarded in India for the year 2001 previously.
In 2005, the Government of the Indian state of Karnataka honored him with the Rajyotsava Award.
He is the founder of Value and Budget Housing Corporation (VBHC) (now known as VBHC Value Homes Pvt. Ltd.), an affordable housing venture which he founded in 2008 (Official website).
He was also a founder and director of Home First Finance Company, a Housing Finance company focused on providing housing finance to first time home buyers.
He was also a member of the editorial advisory board of the Swarajya magazine.
In 2008, EDS acquired a majority stake in MphasiS.
Mr. Rao stayed on as non-executive chairman of MphasiS and for some time as advisor to EDS.
