Mr. Komal Rao

Managing Director- RPC Data

Meet Our Speaker - Mr. Komal Rao

We are thrilled to present Mr. Komal Rao, a distinguished IT professional with over 30 years of experience in the field and more than 15 years in senior management and executive roles. Since 1st February 2001, Mr. Rao has been an integral part of RPC Data Limited, where he has risen from a Sales Manager to become a shareholder and the Managing Director.

Career Highlights:

1. Managing Director, RPC DATA Limited : Leading one of the largest software solutions companies in Botswana, Mr. Rao’s expertise spans business development, project management, IT consulting and service delivery, and contract management.

2. Business Development Pioneer: Instrumental in establishing RPC Data’s Business Development department, he played a key role in expanding the company’s client base within Botswana and into Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, and the Middle East, contributing significantly to Botswana’s foreign exchange and positioning the country on the IT map of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Educational Background:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce

2. Post Graduate Diploma in Sales & Marketing

3. PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner

4. Contract Management Expert Certification from George Washington University

Board and Committee Memberships:

1. Board Member, RPC Data

2. ICT Sector HRD Committee Member, HRDC

Personal Mission:

A lifelong learner, Mr. Rao is dedicated to making a positive impact on society through philanthropy. His goals include:

1. Building a robust ICT enterprise in Botswana that provides employment opportunities.

2. Becoming a recognized leader in ICT services across Africa.

3. Bringing out the best in the people he associates with.

Join us on the 25-26 July at the Ba Isago Convention Centre to gain insights from Mr. Komal Rao’s extensive experience and visionary leadership in the IT industry. This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the leading figures in ICT services in Botswana and beyond.