Dilip Rao is a seasoned executive with a remarkable track record in driving business growth through entrepreneurial leadership, business innovation, and technology leverage. He holds an MBA in Systems & Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from Bangalore University. With academic credentials from top science, engineering, and business schools in India, Dilip has gained international experience and has worked in India, South East Asia, Middle East, USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

Dilip is a well-respected figure in the technology and financial industries, having served as the Global Head of Infrastructure Innovation and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific & the Middle East at Ripple. During his tenure, he led the company's efforts in developing blockchain payments solutions that enable faster, cheaper, and more secure cross-border transactions. He also co-founded and acted as Director of Paymate Pty Ltd, an online payment company delivering risk-managed e-commerce services to small businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Dilip is an accomplished entrepreneur, having founded a boutique management consulting firm that catered to Australian banks and corporations. His outstanding achievements in strategic change, process re-engineering, and IT strategies have earned him accolades in the industry.

Aside from his professional achievements, Dilip is respected for his charitable work. He is the Founding President of iimpact.org.au, a charity that educates girl children in India, and a pro-bono supporter of entrepreneurs as Charter Member of TiE Sydney and its previous President.