Mr. Rao provides technology inspiration and leadership and integrates technology policy with long-term corporate strategy.  Mr. Rao has been chief information officer at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts since 1989, but for one year as chief executive officer of Kerry Technology Limited, the Kuok Group's IT investment arm, in 2000.  Before joining Shangri-La, Mr. Rao was a partner of a firm of chartered accountants in Bombay responsible for the management consultancy and software services practices of the firm.  He is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.