Rajesh Malladi Shastry (P ’22, ’26)

April 10, 1969 - October 5, 2020

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With sadness, we report the passing of Rajesh Malladi Shastry (P'22, '26).

Executive staffing firm Options Group announced that its co-founder and president, Rajesh Malladi Shastry, passed away at age 51. Shastry was also known as Bob Reed.

“Today, we have lost someone who is irreplaceable to all of us; however, Bob’s legacy will be remembered and celebrated,” the company said in a statement. “A fiercely loving father, husband, family man and fearless leader, Bob led by example every day of his life.”

Bloomberg reported that Shastry died of glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer that is difficult to cure. He took on a pseudonym early in his career after he struggled to get prospective clients to return calls; a former boss picked a name from a local newspaper.

Published by New York Times

To our beloved friend and forum brother, Raj - a true light in our lives. You were an inspiration and model friend, and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. We love you and extend our deepest condolences and prayers to his family, PJ, Leela, and Sai. Ken Colao, Ashley Fina, Clelia Peters, Steven Spolansky, and David Zarin