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    Corporate Vice President & Managing DirectorSamsung R&D Institute India -Bangalore
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    Mohan Rao Goli is a distinguished technology leader and one of the prominent voices shaping the future of global innovation and emerging technologies. With over 29 years of industry experience, he currently serves as Corporate Vice President and Managing Director of Samsung Electronics’s Samsung R&D Institute India – Bangalore (SRI-B) — one of Samsung’s largest and most strategic R&D centres worldwide.

    In this role, Mohan leads large-scale engineering and research initiatives that power Samsung’s next generation of intelligent products and services. Under his leadership, SRI-B plays a pivotal role in advancing Samsung’s global technology roadmap across multiple business verticals, driving innovation in artificial intelligence, advanced communications, and next-generation consumer technologies.

    Prior to assuming his current role, Mohan served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of SRI-B, where he was responsible for defining the institute’s technical vision and strengthening its core engineering capabilities. During his tenure as CTO, he spearheaded the transformation of SRI-B into a leading AI Excellence Hub, enabling the development of cutting-edge technologies while nurturing world-class engineering talent. His leadership contributed significantly to the development of several breakthrough AI initiatives, including Galaxy AI, a suite of advanced on-device and cloud-based artificial intelligence capabilities designed to redefine the mobile experience.

    Mohan also brings deep technical expertise in advanced communication research and development, with extensive experience across 5G and 6G standards, next-generation wireless systems, and the development and deployment of 5G terminal and network solutions within the global ecosystem. A prolific innovator, he holds over 70 patents globally, spanning communication networks, next-generation wireless technologies, and AI-driven communication systems. His current areas of interest include AI/ML-driven wireless technologies, next-generation communication systems, and Extended Reality (XR).

    Throughout his distinguished career, Mohan has received several prestigious recognitions for his leadership and contributions to technological innovation. These include Zinnov’s “High Impact Global Role” Award (2019) and “Best in Class CoE” Award (2022), along with the “Best Overseas R&D Employee” Award presented twice by the President of Samsung Electronics. In 2024, he was honored as “CTO of the Year” by the Indian Achievers’ Forum and recognized as the “Zinnov Tech Role Model 2024.”

    Beyond his professional achievements, Mohan is deeply committed to nurturing future talent and strengthening India’s technology ecosystem. He actively champions Samsung’s flagship CSR initiatives such as Samsung Innovation Campus, which equips young Indians with future-ready technology skills, and Solve for Tomorrow, a national innovation program that empowers youth to develop solutions for real-world challenges.

    Mohan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Acharya Nagarjuna University and an Executive MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.

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