Tejas Totade
Chief Technology Officer and Head of AI - Ruder Finn
Tejas Totade, Ruder Finn’s Chief Technology Officer, has more than 15 years of experience and leads the charge to identify, experiment with, and develop new strategic and data-informed options for Ruder Finn and its clients at the intersection of emerging technologies and the future of the communications industry. Tejas spearheads the rf.TechLab, zeroing in on solutions that merge communications with emerging technologies. He also co-leads Ruder Finn’s AI-powered creative studio, rf.Studio 53. Further, he leads research and insights for clients with a unique blend of proprietary methodologies and some of the best enterprise-level analytics tools. With a master’s degree in computer science, Tejas's prowess has been acknowledged with numerous industry accolades, including being inducted into PRWeek’s prestigious “40 under 40” and being named to PRovoke Media’s “Innovator 25 – North America” list of innovators. Tejas has led the delivery of award-winning web experiences for a number of blue-chip clients, including global technology and pharmaceutical companies, healthcare initiatives, and nonprofit organizations. Tejas leads an international team of website development experts, including user experience designers, full-stack engineers, and quality assurance professionals, and employs agile development practices to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
