Muktesh Kandpal
About Muktesh Kandpal
Muktesh Kandpal serves as the Vice President of R&D for Marketing Cloud and Country Head for India at Acquia, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong educational background with degrees from multiple institutions, including Northwestern University and The Wharton School, and has built recognized Centers of Excellence during his career.
Work at Acquia
Muktesh Kandpal currently serves as the Vice President of R&D for Marketing Cloud and Country Head for India at Acquia. He has been in this role since 2022, based in Pune, Maharashtra. In his position, he has been instrumental in building three Centers of Excellence (COEs) that have received recognition on various Great Place to Work (GPTW) lists. Prior to this role, he held multiple positions at Acquia, including Senior Director and Country Manager for India, and Regional Director of Customer Success.
Education and Expertise
Muktesh Kandpal has a diverse educational background. He studied at Northwestern University, where he achieved a certification in Content Strategy for Professionals. He also holds an Executive PGDM/MBA in Marketing from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, and has studied Marketing Management at The Wharton School. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya. His expertise extends to financial management, operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships.
Background
Before joining Acquia, Muktesh Kandpal accumulated extensive experience in various roles across different organizations. He worked at eDynamic as a Senior Program Manager in Martech Consulting Services from 2011 to 2014 and held the position of Senior Consultant/Manager from 2008 to 2011. He also served as a Manager in Digital Practice at Mindtree for one year. His early career included a role as an Analyst at Base77 from 2005 to 2008.
Leadership and Team Management
Muktesh Kandpal has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities throughout his career. He has led multiple functions, including Engineering, Customer Success, Professional Services, Solution Architecture, and Channels. His passion for building great products and leading high-performing teams has been a consistent theme in his professional journey, contributing to the success of the organizations he has been part of.
Professional Development
In addition to his formal education, Muktesh Kandpal has pursued professional development through various programs. He studied R Programming at The Johns Hopkins University and completed a Leadership Development program at The Wharton School. These experiences have equipped him with a broad skill set relevant to his roles in technology and management.