Chocko Valliappa
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Chocko Valliappa is the inspirational force behind Vee Technologies. Thanks to a wide range of exposure to new technology and software throughout the years, Chocko has accumulated vast experience in developing and exploring technology. As an integral part of the Sona Valliappa Group, Chocko has played a pivotal role in the organization’s progress and success.
Chocko is a dynamic leader with great business acumen. Chocko founded Vee Technologies in 2000. He has led Vee Technologies to grow in strength and emerge as one of the largest global companies in the strategic services business. His innovative approach has positioned the organization as a fast-growing company that adds value to its clients.
He has held key positions in the planning of corporate policies. He has expertise in administration, international business operations, and corporate affairs. Also, he is an expert in strategic planning and marketing. Chocko possesses an in-depth knowledge of European, Asian, and American markets and comprehensive expertise in forging alliances and joint ventures of strategic importance. Chocko is one of the founding members of the YEO Bangalore chapter and was formerly its Regional Director for South Asia.
With a great passion for empowering the community, he runs the Valliappa Foundation and established Sona Yukti Pvt. Ltd., which provides skill-based training with a strong industry focus. Through HireMee, a social enterprise, he has created a recruitment platform to enable three million jobs.
He is also the Vice-Chairman of The Sona Group of Institutions, educating 12,000 students with 200,000 alumni. With his varied experience in education, industry-focused skill development, and technology, he is guiding Vee Technologies to reach new heights of success on a global scale.
Chocko is a YPO member of South Asia Regional. He is the Impact Chair for the Healthcare Business Network and the ALO for the People Action Network. He was also the recipient of the prestigious YPO Social Impact award.
Awards
Vee Technologies’ CEO, Chocko Valliappa, is Named Recipient of Top YPO Sustainability Award
New York, NY, USA - March 25, 2019
New York, NY, USA - November 17, 2012.
Article
Outlook - Magazine
BW Businessworld
Outlook Initiative
April 05, 2021 | www.businessindia.co
How Do We Equip Our Future Workforce?
March 23, 2021 | www.ndtv.com
Time to Reboot Skilling Mission – Says Chocko Valliappa
December 16, 2020
Chocko foresees India as the global skill factory by 2045, on Outlook’s 25th anniversary
December 14, 2020
Is it time to redesign the NIRF rankings system
July 01, 2020
Creating new beehives of learning post Covid-19
June 30, 2020
Bengaluru - January 20, 2020
Podcast
May 13, 2023
January 26, 2016
Press Releases
Chocko Valliappa Explains How Pursuing Integrated or Dual Degree Adds Value
New York, NY, USA - May 1, 2019.
New York, NY, USA - March 25, 2019.
New York, NY, USA - March 12, 2019.
New York, NY, USA - 12 March, 2019.
New York, NY, USA - February 12, 2019.
Vee Technologies’ CEO, Chocko Valliappa, is Named as the Recipient of Top YPO Sustainability Award.
New York, NY, USA - February 12, 2019.
New York, NY, USA - October 23rd, 2018.
Chocko Valliappa, CEO of Vee Technologies - On Improving Patient Care and Clinical Outcomes
New York, NY, USA - October 25, 2017.
Chocko Valliappa, Founder and CEO of Vee Technologies – On Putting Business Processes on High Gears
New York, NY, USA - October 25, 2017.
Vee Technologies and Chocko Valliappa were featured in The Silicon Review
New York, NY, USA - December 29, 2016.
New York, NY, USA - December 29, 2016.
New York, NY, USA - November 16th, 2016.
New York, NY, USA - 2016.
New York, NY, October 18, 2015.
New York, NY, USA - September 3,2015.
Videos
Blinkit Workers’ Strike
A Wake-up Call!
Chocko Valliappa, CEO of Vee Technologies, dispels rumors that ChatGPT poses a threat to employment by rendering human resources unnecessary
Mr. Chocko Valliappa, MD & CEO, Vee Technologies, in an interview with NDT shared his thoughts on "Things To Consider Before Accepting Digital Friendship With Office Senior"
Mr. Chocko Valliappa, CEO of Vee Technologies, shared his thoughts and experiences of being a social entrepreneur in an interview with the News 7 Tamil TV channel
How To Get Your CV Right
NDTV Interviews Mr. Chocko Valliappa
Mr. Chocko Valliappa, Founder, Hire Mee, in an interview with NDTV,
shared his thoughts and insights on - Making Indian Youth Job Ready
Chocko Valliappa mentioned that Vee Technologies launched Vee Hive,
a Hybrid Workspace, in an interview with NDTV
Chocko Valliappa, spoke about
'The Future of Work From Home' in an interview with NDTV
Chocko Valliappa Addressed Queries on Post-COVID
Recruitment Trends on NDTV
Chocko Valliappa, CEO & MD, Vee Technologies, in conversation with Dr. D Sasikumar from Nammavar Talk Show, Jawahar Channel
Chocko Valliappa, CEO & MD of Vee Technologies, on Bridging Academia and Industry, at the YPO Global Impact
Exclusive insights from, Chocko Valliappa, CEO - Vee Technologies, were captured by Scott Mordell, CEO - YPO, at WEF 2020 in Davos! Stay tuned to discover more
Chocko Valliappa, Founder & CEO of HireMee, Speaks about How Technology is Transforming Talent Hunt in India
Chocko Valliappa, Founder & CEO of HireMee, Addresses the Crowd at the World Education Summit, 2018, at New Delhi
Inc. 500 Awards Interview - Chocko Valliappa, CEO & MD of Vee Technologies and Patrick O’Malley, President of Vee Technologies
Chocko Valliappa, Founder of HireMee and Vee Technologies, Sharing His Experience as an Entrepreneur
Chocko Valliappa, Founder & CEO of HireMee, Elaborating on HireMee’s Efforts to Help Talented Candidates from Different Parts of the Country
Chocko Valliappa, Founder & CEO of HireMee, Speaking at the 11th Higher Education & Human Resource Conclave, Pune 2019
Chocko Valliappa, Founder & CEO of HireMee, Makes an Inspiring Speech at the MoU exchange between HireMee and DTE-Karnataka
Mr. Chocko Valliappa, Founder & CEO of Vee Technologies, in Conversation with Frank Islam on His Success as an Entrepreneur of Global Repute