He currently serves in a senior leadership role at PLDT, the largest telecommunications company in the Philippines, and ePLDT, the country’s leading data center and ICT solutions provider. In this role, he drives enterprise-wide transformation by integrating AI, advanced analytics, and digital technologies to enhance efficiency, resilience, and cost optimization.
Prior to this, Rai was Regional Procurement Head for Asia and Europe at Citibank, where he led complex multi-country sourcing strategies and delivered significant business value. He also held leadership roles at Accenture and Toyota, building deep expertise in global sourcing, operational excellence, and lean supply chain practices. Rai is a recipient of the Philippine Institute of Supply Management Procurement Excellence Award, underscoring his impact on advancing the profession. He has also contributed to academia as a University Professor of Supply Chain Management and is now a respected trainer and speaker.
Rai holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Mapúa Institute of Technology and an MBA from De La Salle – Graduate School of Business. He completed a Management Development Program at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), earned an Advanced Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University (USA) and an Internationl Diploma in Supply Chain from International Trade Center (Switzerland). He is also a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), bringing together global expertise, academic excellence, and practical insights to empower organizations and professionals in driving procurement and supply chain transformation.