Rakesh Krishnan
About Rakesh Krishnan
Rakesh Krishnan is the Senior Manager/Global Head of Credit & Accounts Receivables at Automation Anywhere, overseeing operations across multiple regions including India, EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
Current Position at Automation Anywhere
Rakesh Krishnan currently holds the position of Senior Manager/Global Head - Credit & Accounts Receivables at Automation Anywhere. He oversees operations across multiple regions, including India, EMEA, APAC, and AMER. His role involves setting and achieving DSO and Delinquency goals for a global portfolio, as well as managing the monthly reconciliation of various AR-related accounts. Based in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Rakesh collaborates closely with several teams, including Cash Application, Invoicing, Pricing, and Sales, to ensure seamless financial operations.
Previous Roles at Automation Anywhere
Rakesh Krishnan has held several positions at Automation Anywhere over the years. He served as Global Manager – Accounts Receivables from 2020 to 2022, where he was responsible for Collections, Cash Applications, Process Automation, and Projects. Prior to that, he was the Global Accounts Receivables Lead, overseeing Collections, Cash Applications, and Special Projects for 9 months in 2019-2020. He also worked as a Global Accounts Receivable Professional from 2018 to 2019. Throughout his tenure, Rakesh developed and implemented successful collection strategies and addressed complex billing and dispute issues directly.
Professional Experience at Rigel Networks
Before joining Automation Anywhere, Rakesh Krishnan worked at Rigel Networks. He held the position of Business Relationship Manager for 7 months from 2017 to 2018 and served as Account Delivery Manager for 8 months in 2017. In these roles, Rakesh managed client relationships and ensured the successful delivery of accounts, contributing to the company's overall business objectives.
Roles at HP and HSBC
Rakesh Krishnan has a rich background in accounts receivable and collections, demonstrated by his roles at major corporations like HP and HSBC. At HP, he served as Process Lead for Accounts Receivables (Collection) from 2009 to 2015, managing AR processes for 6 years. Prior to that, he was a Senior Collections Officer at HSBC in the Credit Card Division (Bad Debt-AR) from 2007 to 2009. In these roles, he honed his skills in collections management and bad debt recovery.
Educational Background
Rakesh Krishnan has a solid educational foundation that supports his professional expertise. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from CMS College of Science and Commerce. Additionally, he holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the University of Madras. This combination of technical and financial education has equipped Rakesh with the skills necessary to excel in various AR and financial management roles.