India,June 29: DAAS Labs, an innovator in Data and AI solutions for enterprises, is charting an ambitious growth trajectory under Chief Executive Officer Prasad Rai, who took charge in late 2025. Since stepping into the role, he has moved decisively to reorient the company’s strategy, sharpening its focus on AI-powered platforms, collaboration with global leaders, deepening its talent capabilities, and laying the groundwork for a stronger footprint across India, Asia, and North America.
Drawing on over 35 years of leadership experience across India and the Asia-Pacific region, he brings a blend of strategic insights, senior level connects and on-ground execution to DAAS Labs. His career spans senior roles at some of the world’s most influential technology companies, as Regional Vice President at Oracle Corporation, General Manager at Microsoft, and E-Business Principal at IBM India, where he built and scaled businesses multi-fold across India, South Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific landscape.
Since taking over, he has set four strategic priorities in motion: onboarding highly skilled specialists in Data and AI; building proprietary platforms and accelerators that help enterprises extract business value leveraging AI; expanding market presence in India, Asia, and North America; and contributing meaningfully to India’s accelerated national agenda on Artificial Intelligence.
Prasad Rai, CEO, DAAS Labs, said,
“I am delighted with the opportunity to lead DAAS Labs at such a transformative time for the industry. Building on the company’s strong heritage in Data, our focus has been on strengthening AI capabilities, investing in specialized talent, and developing platforms that help enterprises unlock tangible business value. As we expand our presence across India, Asia, and North America, we remain committed to enabling organizations to navigate their AI transformation journeys with confidence and measurable outcomes.”
Gaurav Shinh, Founder, DAAS Labs, said,
“We are delighted to have Prasad as our CEO. He brings a rare combination of strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and executional excellence. DAAS Labs was built on a fundamental belief – Trust. It is the foundation of enterprise data. Over the years, this principle has guided our growth, shaped our culture, and enabled us to deliver meaningful value to clients across industries. As we enter a new era defined by AI, the opportunity ahead lies in combining that foundation of trust with innovation at scale. Leading this transformation requires a leader who understands both the discipline of enterprise data and the possibilities of emerging technologies. We are confident that under his leadership, DAAS Labs will be well-positioned to accelerate its growth and deliver even greater impact for clients and stakeholders. We look forward to seeing DAAS Labs achieve its next phase of success.”
These strategic initiatives reinforce DAAS Labs commitment to helping enterprises harness the full potential of Data and AI. With deep expertise in data-driven transformation, a growing portfolio of AI–led solutions, and an expanding presence across key global markets, the company is well-positioned to support organizations as they navigate the next phase of AI adoption and innovation.