Veteran Tech Leader Begins New Chapter After 26-Year Tenure at ABP
In a landmark career move, Abdur Rafi, one of India’s most respected IT leaders, has joined RICE Adamas Group as Chief Information Technology Officer (Group Head IT). This transition follows an illustrious 26-year tenure at ABP Pvt Ltd, where he held multiple senior roles including Deputy General Manager, Information Technology & Chief Information Security Officer.
Rafi’s appointment comes at a time when RICE Adamas Group is scaling its digital infrastructure across education, media, and allied sectors. His new role will focus on driving enterprise-wide digital transformation, building secure and scalable systems, and aligning IT strategy with business growth and resilience.
“Here’s to new challenges, new learnings and purposeful progress.”
— Abdur Rafi, Chief Information Technology Officer, RICE Adamas Group
“With deep gratitude for the past and hope for the future, I’m excited to contribute at a broader scale,” Rafi shared. “I look forward to collaborating with passionate teams and creating impact through technology.”
At ABP, Rafi led critical initiatives in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, datacenter management, and strategic planning. His expertise spans application development, outsourcing management, technology evaluation, and training & education, managing teams of up to 50 professionals [1][2].
Recognized as a NEXT100 winner, Rafi has been celebrated for his leadership in IT operations and innovation. His move to RICE Adamas Group signals a new phase of purposeful progress, where his experience will be instrumental in shaping the group’s digital future.
As Group Head IT, Rafi is poised to lead transformative change, reinforcing the group’s commitment to technology-driven excellence.
