Sanket Akerkar
About Sanket Akerkar
Sanket Akerkar serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at Acumatica and has held various leadership roles in the software industry, including significant positions at Microsoft and McKinsey & Co. With over 20 years of experience, he emphasizes customer success and possesses deep knowledge of cloud technologies.
Work at Acumatica
Sanket Akerkar has been serving as the Chief Revenue Officer at Acumatica since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for driving revenue growth and overseeing the company's sales strategies. His leadership focuses on enhancing customer success and achieving business outcomes, aligning with Acumatica's mission to provide cloud-based business management solutions.
Current Advisory Role at MontyCloud
In addition to his role at Acumatica, Sanket Akerkar has been a Strategic Advisor at MontyCloud since 2020. His advisory position involves providing strategic guidance and insights to help the company navigate the cloud management landscape, leveraging his extensive experience in the software industry.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Sanket Akerkar spent 14 years at Microsoft, where he held multiple senior roles. His positions included General Manager of Sales Excellence, Vice President of the Global Enterprise Sector, and Managing Director of Microsoft India. His tenure at Microsoft allowed him to develop a deep understanding of enterprise sales and cloud technologies.
Educational Background
Sanket Akerkar graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering in 1994. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 1998. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in analytical and strategic thinking.
Career Foundation at McKinsey & Co
Sanket Akerkar began his career at McKinsey & Co, where he worked as a Business Analyst and later as an Engagement Manager. His experience at McKinsey provided him with valuable insights into business strategy and operations, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.