Rajeev Nair - Senior Vice President - Special Projects - Core 42
We are excited to announce that Rajeev Nair, Senior Vice President - Special Projects at Core 42, will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a speaker!
Rajeev will take part in “Panel: Sovereign Infrastructure: How GCC Governments Are Taking Control of Their Digital Futures ” as a Panellist.
About Speaker:
Driving the next frontier of Sovereign AI-powered digital transformation in the UAE and beyond
Rajeev Nair is one of the region’s foremost technology leaders, known for his role in shaping large-scale digital transformation and Sovereign AI infrastructure programs that underpin national innovation. As SVP - Special Projects at Core42, a G42 company, he spearheads the delivery of Sovereign Private cloud and AI systems to Regulated sectors that enable secure, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystems.
With a career spanning over three decades across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Rajeev has built a reputation for turning complex visions into operational reality. His leadership philosophy centers on execution excellence—building empowered teams, driving strategic clarity, and ensuring measurable outcomes for clients and governments alike.
Before joining Core42, Rajeev held key leadership roles at G42, Fujitsu and a startup, where he led transformative programs across technology, data, and enterprise modernization. His career has been defined by a passion for building organizations that deliver real-world impact through innovation, agility, and trust.
Rajeev holds a Engineering degree from a premier institute in India and an MBA from the National University of Singapore. He is also a certified change management expert, program management expert and digital disruption practitioner.
Session: Panel: Sovereign Infrastructure: How GCC Governments Are Taking Control of Their Digital Futures
Date: Day 1 | 18th November 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:00
Speaking Role: Panellist
Join us at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers on 18–19 November 2026.