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Ashish Nanda

Vice President – Global Partnerships, Revenue & Strategic Growth
Pune

Summary

Strategic business leader with 9 years of global experience driving revenue, partnerships, and business expansion across travel-tech, connectivity, and SaaS. Proven track record of building partnership verticals from zero, designing high-impact GTM strategies, and closing enterprise-level commercial agreements with global OTAs, DMCs, MVNOs, hotels, and corporate travel platforms. Deep experience in P&L impact, partner-led monetization, multi-market expansion, and B2B ecosystem creation. Strong operator with the ability to align cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Marketing, RevOps) to accelerate growth and new revenue opportunities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Vice President, Global Sales & Partnerships

ConnectedYou
09.2024 - 10.2025

(Global eSIM and digital connectivity platform serving travel tech, telecom, and enterprise clients.)


  • Built the travel partnerships vertical from zero, driving the company to an expected $1.5M ARR run rate in the first 12 months.
  • Owned global partner revenue pipeline across OTAs, DMCs, hotels, corporate travel platforms, and loyalty programs.
  • Developed and operationalized three scalable revenue models — reseller, referral, and white-label — enabling partners to embed eSIM into their offerings.
  • Established partnership GTM motion: segmentation, contracting, SLA design, onboarding, integration, and co-marketing.
  • Drove 35% of all new customer activations through partner-led acquisition channels.
  • Worked with Product and Engineering to build integration pathways that reduced partner activation time by 30%.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.

Vice President, Sales & Partnerships

GlowingBud Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 09.2024

(Travel tech and connectivity company providing eSIM solutions to operators and enterprises.)


  • Owned global operator and enterprise revenue, securing deals contributing $800K ARR.
  • Expanded global eSIM footprint by onboarding 10+ MVNOs and enterprise partners across the EU, APAC, and MENA.
  • Designed reseller and operator-facing monetization frameworks with the Product team.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.

Senior Business Development Manager

GlowingBud Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led enterprise SaaS and connectivity sales cycles, covering Europe and APAC.
  • Managed demos, commercial proposals, negotiations, and onboarding for enterprise clients.
  • Delivered presentations at conferences and trade shows, showcasing products/services and generating leads.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
  • Increased sales revenue by strategically identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Sales & Customer Success Manager

Anuyat
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed SaaS adoption and product delivery for MVP, and UX engineering solutions.
  • Strengthened client retention and drove account growth.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced product offerings.
  • Assisted customers with onboarding and product setup to foster successful adoption and usage.

Assistant Team Leader, Sales Operations

I Research Services
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Led the sales operations team supporting the global B2B pipeline.
  • Improved forecasting accuracy, reporting structure, and sales analytics.
  • Organized weekly team meetings to discuss projects, share updates, and address any challenges faced by the team.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing efficient work processes and providing constructive feedback.

Business Development Executive

DemandShore (Ziff Davis)
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed global enterprise lead generation and demand generation campaigns.
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.

Customer Relation Advisor

Tech Mahindra
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed customer experience for global telecom accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

YCMU
01.2019

Skills

Global Revenue Generation & P&L Ownership

Certification

Salesforce CRM

SELECTED LEADERSHIP IMPACT

  • Built ConnectedYou travel vertical → 0 to $1.5M ARR
  • Expanded GlowingBud global operator ecosystem → 10+ MVNO / Enterprise deals
  • Designed partnership frameworks now used across OTAs & global travel platforms
  • Achieved consistently strong regional expansion across EU, APAC, and MENA
  • Built repeatable partner-led sales engines enabling scalable international growth

Timeline

Vice President, Global Sales & Partnerships

ConnectedYou
09.2024 - 10.2025

Vice President, Sales & Partnerships

GlowingBud Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - 09.2024

Sales & Customer Success Manager

Anuyat
10.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Business Development Manager

GlowingBud Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant Team Leader, Sales Operations

I Research Services
08.2019 - 10.2022

Business Development Executive

DemandShore (Ziff Davis)
01.2018 - 01.2019

Customer Relation Advisor

Tech Mahindra
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Commerce -

YCMU
Ashish NandaVice President – Global Partnerships, Revenue & Strategic Growth