Mini Bio
Dr. Ajay Data is a distinguished techno-commercial leader and Managing Director of multiple companies spanning technology and edible oil industries. He has gained international acclaim for pioneering linguistic email address technology, enabling email IDs in various languages, including Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Cyrillic, Chinese, Marathi, and over 20 others. This innovation has significantly contributed to breaking language barriers in digital communication.
Under his leadership, Data Group's edible oil brands, Scooter and Ashoka, have become market leaders, renowned for their high-quality mustard, refined, and vegetable oils. In the technology sector, products like XgenPlus and Videomeet have achieved widespread success, serving millions of users globally. The Data Group boasts a workforce of over 4,000 team members and an impressive turnover exceeding ₹2,000 crore.
Dr. Data is also a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, actively investing in and mentoring startups. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the ET Leadership Award for excellence in both Edible Oil and IT sectors.
As an author, he has written extensively on topics such as leadership, startups, artificial intelligence, multilingual internet, and global issues, with his work featured in leading newspapers and online portals. He is currently authoring a book titled "Mastering AI with Prompt Engineering", which delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and the art of crafting effective prompts to harness its capabilities. He is also a sought-after speaker on the impact of artificial intelligence, sharing his insights at various platforms and forums.
Dr. Data regularly speaks at prominent events like the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), TIE, iSpirt, IAMAI, NEN, ICANN, FICCI, and CII, where he shares insights on entrepreneurship, internet governance, universal acceptance, and technological innovation. He has also led a global team of 650+ volunteers advocating for the Universal Acceptance of all domains and email addresses, furthering inclusivity in the digital space. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in launching India's first Premier Handball League as its Chairman.
Currently, he is a key member of the Government of India's initiative to break language barriers and formulate policies for a multilingual internet, ensuring digital accessibility for India's diverse linguistic population. His work continues to bridge gaps in technology, language, and entrepreneurship, making a lasting impact on both national and global scales.
Dr. Ajay Data
Managing Director, Data Group of Industries