Ajay Barot

Ajay Barot is the Chief of Staff at ISACA, a global professional association focused on IT governance.1 He has held this position since October 2019, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in serving global education and technology organizations.4

Professional Background

Ajay is a global executive with expertise in corporate strategy, operations, and leadership. He specializes in transforming VC/PE-owned growth organizations.2 His key areas of expertise include:

• Innovating through technology
• Driving organic growth
• Executing M&A transactions
• Expanding businesses globally
• Improving business processes

Career Highlights

• Current Roles:

  • Chief of Staff at ISACA (since October 2019)
  • Managing Partner at Agrani Ventures (since June 2019)
  • Strategic Advisor to American School of Baroda, India (since May 2011)

• Previous Experience:

  • Director of Strategic Initiatives at EDUTECH (February 2007 - February 2011)

Education and Skills

Ajay graduated from DePaul University and is based in the Greater Chicago Area.5 He is known for his analytical skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and expertise in using data to design sound strategies.2

Professional Philosophy

Ajay is passionate about building and optimizing businesses to accelerate growth and ROI for shareholders. He is particularly inspired by mission-driven organizations where he can elevate profitability while positively impacting society, such as in healthcare, education technology (EdTech), financial technology (FinTech), and other progressive industries.2

At ISACA, Ajay plays a crucial role in driving the organization's mission to advance digital trust. He has been involved in initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide and preparing the workforce of the future for roles in digital trust fields.3