Victoria

John has significant experience as Managing Director / General Manager in multi-national technology firms. Experienced in driving organic growth and leading targeted Merger & Acquisition initiatives. Equally adept at re-generating mature businesses or leading marketdefining digital technology initiatives across the Asia Pacific region. Have successfully grown businesses from start-up phase to 3,500 people in scale.

Silicon Valley experience in software product development and management of global distribution channels. Leadership in planning and execution of R&D technology programs of work. PhD in statistical modelling of broadband networks from Monash University in 1989. Now working with smaller companies in humancentred design, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Interested in sustainable living and the environmental sciences.

Mr. Archie Monteiro is presently the Managing Director for India Investments Pty Limited, based in Victoria, Australia. A business strategist with 25+ years of experience in guiding and implementing strategic initiatives and in which 10 years with Rio Tinto, developing and leading teams on growth through International acquisitions, continuing on to similar roles with several organisations including Ford Motor Company, AUSI Limited, CSIRO, etc. and eventually independent consultancy. He has travelled to over 100 countries and conducting business in 60 different countries.

Mr. Archie Monteiro holds an MBA from University of Melbourne. India Investments Pty Ltd is assisting Indian and Australian Companies in seeking opportunities in both countries leading to synergistic establishment and expansion.

Mr. Rajat Agrawal is the VP – Asia Pacific of Attra Pty. Ltd., Victoria, Australia. In this role, he looks after all aspects of Attra’s business in this region: managing the P&L, go-to-market strategy, operations, client relationships, and delivery. Outside Australia and New Zealand, Rajat’s region now also includes the growing Asia business.

Rajat’s professional experience has centered around the finance and financial services industries in the region. Prior to joining Attra in 2007, he has held senior roles at IBS, GE Australia and New Zealand, Westpac Bank, St George Bank, and the Coles Group.

Rajat recently completed his post-graduate diploma in Business Administration from Deakin University, Melbourne. He also has a bachelor’s degree in IT from Central Queensland University and an advanced diploma in Asia Pacific Marketing, Ultimo TAFE, Sydney, and is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

Outside Attra, Rajat tries to spend as much time as possible with his young family. He is a big sports fan and loves AFL, NRL, and of course, cricket passionately.