Ajay Tewari, the CEO, transitioned from maritime to entrepreneurship with the co-founding of smartData in 1999. He has a strong foundation in maritime studies from the Marine Safety Agency UK and Mumbai University, India. His intensive training at T.S. Rajendra, followed by 11 years of global maritime experience on different types of vessels in different capacity, has instilled the desired essential skills in global business transactions, operations, and & risk management.
His approach to leadership resonates with the ethos of new India – believing that education lays the foundation, but it is passion and dedication that propels one to exceptional heights. Under his stewardship, smartData has transformed from a five-person startup to an global organization with over 1000 employees, embodying the limitless potential of determination and innovative thinking.
As the CEO of smartData, Ajay has fostered global business expansion. His active involvement in the Chandigarh Angel Network (CAN) and other investment ventures like IPV and IAN signifies his commitment to nurturing new talent and ideas in the startup ecosystem.
His passion extends to sports, particularly long-distance running & high altitude trekking. His participation in marathons and ultramarathons across various terrains exemplifies his belief in persistence and staying in the present moment. This has been an inspiration to many within the organization and outside.
Ajay’s journey is a testament to the new India spirit – that with will, passion, and continual learning, achieving extraordinary success is within reach. His journey from maritime professional to a visionary entrepreneur, combined with his athletic pursuits, mirrors his philosophy of consistent effort and adaptability, inspiring a generation to aim for greater heights.
