Meet Anand Rao, CDW CMO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-12-13

Who is Anand Rao?

Anand Rao is the Chief Marketing Officer at CDW, responsible for driving brand awareness, demand generation, and digital innovation. He has a proven track record in marketing leadership across various industries including automotive, technology, and banking.

Anand Rao's Work History

Anand Rao has extensive experience in marketing, having held senior roles at companies such as AutoNation, McKinsey & Company, IBM, and Lincoln Financial Group. Since June 2022, he has been leading marketing and digital strategies at CDW, a global technology solutions provider.

• Jun 2022 - Chief Marketing Officer, CDW
• Jul 2018 - Jun 2022 - Senior Vice President, Marketing, AutoNation
• Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 - Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company
• Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 - Partner, IBM Consulting, IBM
• Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 - Vice President, Digital Marketing, Lincoln Financial Group
• Feb 2001 - Jan 2011 - Principal, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants

Anand Rao's Education

Anand Rao holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Pune.

• University of Chicago Booth School of Business - MBA
• Illinois Institute of Technology - Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering
• University of Pune - Bachelor of Engineering

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