

I have 28 years experience leading cross functional global teams across - sales, technology, marketing and communications for global brands like Google, Sony, Capgemini, Verifone etc.
Currently, I head the Growth function of Tata Consultancy Services (Revenue $29 billion) for APAC, MEA, EU, NA and LATAM.
• I report to the CEO of the Geographies and Global CMO in dotted lines to grow TCS Growth Markets and the Major Markets.
• Run the Strategic Sales and Marketing functions with Digital native approach.
In the following roles, I served internal business units and global Fortune 500 clientele on product design, digital omni-channel marketing, SEO, SEM, ABM campaigns, media buying, sponsorship, events, customer advocacy, analytics, social media, analyst relations, and PR. Created thought leadership for products, services, and IPs to influence customers, prospects, industries, and alliances.
VeriFone (Global POS leader) Mar’11 - Nov’11
JIS Group (Conglomerate) Jun’10 - Feb’11
Michael Page (Global HR Solutions Provider) Aug’09 – May’10
Zotoo (Social platform from Del Monte) Feb’08 - Jul’09
SKILLS:
Digital transformation, change management, strategy, revenue growth, product development, product innovation, profit and loss management, communication, branding, marketing, operations, crisis management, Sales funnel management, Data-driven decision making, Customer acquisition strategies, Data analytics proficiency, Growth strategy development, Product-market fit analysis, Client relationship management, Pricing strategy, Public speaking, Strategic planning, Data analytics
ENGAGEMENT 1:
Supported the global CEO, CEOs of Europe and North Americas to engage top 100 accounts and generated new revenue from business stakeholders (CFO, CDO, CISO, COO, CMO, CRO, CSO, etc) Grew the digital business with new logo acquisitions
Owned and delivered ‘contextual’ ABM customer journey across the sales funnel
Spearheaded cross-functional Sales & MK teams to exceed revenue target by 9%
Received ‘Rainmaker’ award, for creating mega deals and TCV growth
Won the Superbrands award for UK and USA geographies
Created go-to-market offerings to effectively serve influencer marketing programs
Showcased TCS POVs at - World Economic Forum, European Business Summit, marathons, trade and industry awards events
Formed the Growth unit, delivering lead gen, bid influence strategy, proactive deal creation, reactive pursuits and bespoke ABM campaigns
ENGAGEMENT 2:
Supported the CEO of Digitate, by insourcing social and product marketing Created new GTM strategies and built the AI Ignio persona positioning
Increased the social reach by 40% within a quarter, exclusively by organic growth
Optimized and delivered holistic campaigns for the BU, improved 11% churn rate
Streamlined operations, helped sales improve post acquisition via automation
Developed MarTech and content-communication strategy for field marketing
ENGAGEMENT 3:
Supported Global Head of iON, as Head of Communications, by launching the omni-channel brand to connect the eco-system
Increased 30% adoption and online sales by creating content and communications strategy for thought leadership across channels, with analytics-based syndication
Customized insights and role-based communications for prospects, customers, cloud service partners and employees, leading to 25% increase of brand reach
ENGAGEMENT 4:
Supported Global Head of Connected Marketing, as Head of Communication & Digital SME, for marketing and CXO engagements
Increased 20% online interactions from AR and advisory bodies, using behavioral analytics for consuming TCS’ insights
Advised Fortune 500 clients on automation, digital reimagination, MarTech integration, tech stack, change management and transformational consulting Helped create solutioning, white papers, POVs, playbooks and research publications
3 Stevie Awards, Gartner Communications Award, PR News Award, Adobe Digi100 Leader 2017 and 2018, Top 100 Digital Marketers’ award, Drums Awards, Hermes Creative Award
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