Dr. Ajei Gopal is the CEO of ANSYS, a global leader in engineering simulation software. Under his leadership, ANSYS has seen significant growth, doubling its market capitalization by more than $8 billion in his first 18 months. Dr. Gopal has spearheaded the concept of “Pervasive Simulation,” which integrates simulation throughout the product lifecycle, driving innovation in various industries from microchips to aerospace​​​​. 

Dr. Gopal’s leadership philosophy focuses on leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and is committed to maintaining ANSYS’s leadership in this field through continuous innovation and strategic acquisitions​​​​. He is also an inventor with 23 U.S. patents and serves on the boards of various technology companies. Indiaspora is proud to have Dr. Ajei Gopal in our Business Leaders List for 2024.