Ajit Prabhu is the co-founder and CEO of Quest Global, a global engineering services firm providing innovative end-to-end solutions across several industry verticals. Under his mission-centric leadership, the company has grown from a two-person operation to 23,000+ extraordinary employees. It has become a market leader dedicated to engineering a brighter future for all.
Ajit’s leadership is deeply rooted in the foundational principles of aspiration, humility, and hunger – values that define the company’s culture and serve as a strategic advantage. He believes fostering a culture of continuous learning, resilience, and excellence is key to making Quest Global the most trusted partner for solving the world’s toughest engineering challenges.
Ajit has received laudable industry awards, including the T.I.E. Global Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017 and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and SICCI Outstanding Entrepreneur, both in 2014.
A staunch believer in the power of education, Ajit holds a BS in mechanical engineering from Karnataka University; two MS degrees, one in mechanical engineering from Old Dominion University and one in biomedical engineering from RPI in Troy, New York; and an IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt™.
When he is not engaged in business enterprises or community service activities, Ajit enjoys the serenity of underwater life as a certified scuba diver, spending time in his Japanese garden and quality time with his family.
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