Neeraj Wadhera

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ABOUT NEERAJ WADHERA

I’m a Boston-based business mentor and former financial sector executive with over 40 years of experience in leadership, general management, operations, and technology management.For the past eight years, I’ve mentored entrepreneurs and small business owners, helping them turn ideas into actionable plans, strengthen operations, and build sustainable, growth-ready organizations. My approach combines strategic insight with practical execution, drawing on decades of real-world leadership experience.I specialize in:Business strategy and planning – transforming ideas into clear, achievable goalsOperations management – building scalable, efficient processesLeadership development – guiding founders and teams to perform with confidenceTechnology transformation – using tech to enhance business performanceBefore mentoring, I held senior executive and technology leadership roles in the financial services industry across the U.S. and India. At Fidelity Investments, I was part of the founding team that established the company’s offshore centers in India, helping shape their culture, policies, and operational model. Later, as Head of Global Operations, Security & Fraud Technology Services at the Royal Bank of Scotland, I led large, cross-functional teams and drove organizational transformation.Career Highlights:Was Co-chair of SCORE Boston for 5 years. Mentored for over 8 years.Founding member of Fidelity’s India operations, establishing key technology and operations hubsGeneral Manager, FMR India (Chennai) – built and led a 700-member team from inception to full productivityExecutive Leadership Team member, RBS India, and Chairperson for the Internal Complaints Committee, leading Diversity & Inclusion initiativesI’m passionate about helping entrepreneurs and leaders bring structure, strategy, and focus to their business journeys.