Harsha Illindala
About Harsha Illindala
Harsha Illindala serves as the Vice President of Alliances for Asia Pacific at Anaplan. With a strong background in sales and consulting across various technology companies, he has extensive experience in supply chain solutions and a focus on leveraging generative AI for business optimization.
Current Role at Anaplan
Harsha Illindala serves as the Vice President of Alliances for Asia Pacific at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's strategic partnerships and alliances in the region. His role involves fostering relationships with key stakeholders and enhancing collaboration to drive business growth.
Previous Experience in the Industry
Before joining Anaplan, Illindala held several significant positions in the technology and retail sectors. He worked at Microsoft as Industry Advocate Director for Retail & Consumer Goods from 2020 to 2024. Prior to that, he was with JDA Software, where he served as Vice President of Solutions Advisor for APAC from 2017 to 2020 and held various roles including Senior Director and Director of Solutions Consulting. His experience also includes a tenure at Procter & Gamble as Key Account Manager.
Educational Background
Illindala completed his MBA in Marketing and Operations Research at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, from 1996 to 1998. He also holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business and engineering principles.
Expertise in Supply Chain and Sales
Harsha Illindala has extensive expertise in supply chain management and sales strategies. He has led industry strategy and pre-sales teams with high win rates in competitive sales cycles across Asia Pacific. He has a proven track record of transforming sales organizations to embrace partnerships and system integrators, enhancing overall business performance.
Advocacy for Generative AI
Illindala advocates for the integration of generative AI in supply chain optimization and automation. He emphasizes the importance of real-time visibility and transforming customer experiences through innovative technologies. His insights into AI applications reflect a commitment to advancing industry practices.