Prior to joining Amazon in early 2011, Raj was Head of Human Resources for GE's India Technology Centers and based at John F. Welch Technology Centre, Bangalore. He joined GE in 1999 at GE Capital International Services (now Genpact) and held various senior HR leadership positions supporting several businesses of the company. Starting his HR career in 1987, Raj has led HR function across industries and geographies. He currently serves on the Advisory Boards of Forum for Women in Leadership (WILL Forum) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) India.

Raj earned his Undergraduate Degree in Economics from University of Madras, and PG in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from Madras School of Social Work, India. He lives in Bangalore with his wife Priya and son Hridhey