Neelakantan Venkataraman
About Neelakantan Venkataraman
Neelakantan Venkataraman serves as the Chief Business Officer at AlefEdge, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in sales and business development, having previously held various positions at IBM and consulted for Deloitte.
Current Role at AlefEdge
Neelakantan Venkataraman serves as the Chief Business Officer at AlefEdge, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees strategic initiatives, business development, and sales across the Asia Pacific region. He has been instrumental in driving growth and expanding the company's market presence in this area. Additionally, he has been with AlefEdge since 2014, initially taking on the role of Senior Vice President for Strategy, Business Development, and Sales.
Previous Experience at IBM
Venkataraman has extensive experience with IBM, where he worked in various leadership roles from 2001 to 2014. His tenure included positions as Deputy General Manager of Sales, General Manager of Sales, and Country Leader & Vice President for Manufacturing & Natural Resources. His work at IBM spanned over a decade and included significant responsibilities in sales and strategic management within the Mumbai area.
Educational Background
Neelakantan Venkataraman studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, where he completed his undergraduate studies from 1990 to 1994. He later pursued an MBA in Marketing Management at SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he attended INSEAD for Executive Management, earning a certificate from 2008 to 2009.
Consulting Experience
Before his extensive career in sales and management, Venkataraman worked as a consultant at A.F Ferguson / Deloitte Haskins & Sells for eight months in 1999-2000. This early experience contributed to his understanding of business strategy and operations, laying a foundation for his later roles in corporate leadership.