Ankur Katiyar
About Ankur Katiyar
Ankur Katiyar serves as the Director of Professional Services for Adobe in Southeast Asia, where he leads the Professional Services business for Adobe Experience Cloud. With over 20 years of experience in sales leadership and delivery management, he has held key positions at companies such as Adobe, SAP, and IBM.
Current Role at Adobe
Ankur Katiyar serves as the Director of Professional Services for Southeast Asia (SEA) at Adobe, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the Professional Services business within Adobe Experience Cloud. His responsibilities include managing people, engagement outcomes, bookings, revenue, and profit and loss (P&L) management. Katiyar combines his extensive experience in sales leadership and delivery management to drive the success of Adobe's services in the region.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Before his current role, Katiyar worked at Adobe from 2015 to 2021. He initially served as the Regional Sales Leader for Professional Services, where he focused on enhancing customer experiences and driving service delivery. His tenure at Adobe spanned six years, during which he contributed significantly to the company's growth in Southeast Asia.
Education and Expertise
Katiyar holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. He furthered his education with an MBA from the National University of Singapore and completed Executive Education in Organizational Leadership at both MIT Sloan School of Management and INSEAD. His educational background complements his expertise in Customer Experience Management (CXM), Adobe Commerce (Magento), digital marketing, and big data analytics.
Career Background
Ankur Katiyar has over 20 years of experience in various roles across technology and consulting sectors. He began his career as a Product Development Engineer at IBM India Pvt Ltd. and later held multiple positions at IBM, including Project Manager and Sales Manager. He also worked at SAP as a Regional Sales Leader for SAP HANA & Mobile Services and at Tata Consultancy Services as a Technical Consultant. His diverse background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of technology and sales.
Passion for Talent Development
Katiyar is passionate about hiring and nurturing talent to create high-performing teams. He emphasizes the importance of a strong purpose, sense of urgency, and an authentic culture within organizations. His commitment to team development is evident in his leadership approach, which focuses on fostering an environment conducive to growth and engagement.