As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CriticalRiver Inc., Anji Maram drives the company’s growth strategy with clarity, vision, and purpose. Since co-founding the company in 2014, he has architected its growth strategy, expanding operations across nine global offices and guiding enterprises through the waves of digital disruption with measurable results.
A seasoned technologist and entrepreneur, Anji was part of the original team behind Oracle software still powering millions of users today. His leadership journey spans Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and Selectiva Systems Inc., where he drove enterprise-scale delivery, architecture, and offshore operations.
An alumnus of UCLA, the University of Louisiana, and BITS Pilani, Anji brings a rare blend of technical depth and business foresight. In 2015, he founded Medville Corporation to support international patients seeking care in the U.S.—underscoring his belief in impact beyond the boardroom.
Within CriticalRiver, Anji is known not just as the CEO but as the “Chief Empathy Officer,” a title that reflects his commitment to building a culture grounded in trust, accountability, and human connection.
Biplob Bora
Regional Business Head, MENA
Biplob Bora
Regional Business Head, MENA
As the Regional Business Head of the MEA region at CriticalRiver Inc., Biplob Bora is responsible for the planning and execution of all business strategies in the region. With a wealth of experience in IT and business, Biplob is a subject matter expert in the manufacturing, energy, utilities, and financial services industries.
He has a proven track record as a management consultant in performance improvement and operational strategy for Fortune 500 companies. Biplob has also held senior positions at companies like HCL, Wipro, and Dimension Data (NTT), making him one of the top sales and business professionals in the industry.
He holds a prestigious MBA degree in finance and marketing from IMI (Belgium) and a B.Tech (with a gold medal) from Anna University, Chennai. Biplob is also a sports enthusiast who actively promotes local and regional sports in Dubai and around the GCC.