Ravindra Soam
About Ravindra Soam
Ravindra Soam serves as the Director of Professional Services for APJ at Anaplan, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at companies such as Experian, Genesys, and TIBCO Software. He holds a dual degree in MicroElectronics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and has a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth in the professional services sector across Asia.
Work at Anaplan
Ravindra Soam currently serves as the Director of Professional Services for the Asia-Pacific Japan (APJ) region at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's professional services strategy and execution in Singapore. His role involves overseeing service delivery and ensuring client satisfaction across various projects.
Previous Experience in Professional Services
Before joining Anaplan, Ravindra Soam held several significant positions in professional services across various organizations. He worked at Experian as the Regional Director and Head of Professional Services & Product Management for APAC from 2016 to 2019. He also served as Vice President and Head of APJ Professional Services at Genesys from 2014 to 2016, where he led his team to win the 'PS Region of the Year' award in 2014.
Career Background in Consulting and Management
Ravindra Soam has extensive experience in consulting and management roles. He worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Senior Analyst from 2003 to 2006. He also held various positions at Software AG, including Director of Global Consulting Services and Manager of Global Consulting Services for South Asia, from 2006 to 2011. His career includes a notable role at TIBCO Software, where he contributed to a significant growth in services revenue.
Education and Expertise
Ravindra Soam studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he earned a dual degree in MicroElectronics, comprising both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from 1998 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in professional services, consulting, and business operations.
Achievements in Revenue Growth
Throughout his career, Ravindra Soam has achieved notable successes in revenue growth. At Experian, he contributed to a 257% revenue growth and a 59-point NPS uplift for Decision Analytics in APAC. He also played a key role in achieving a 700% growth in services revenue in South Asia during his tenure at Software AG and contributed to a 600% growth in services revenue/bookings at TIBCO.