Venkatesh Vishwanathan
About Venkatesh Vishwanathan
Venkatesh Vishwanathan serves as the VP of Sales at Cloud Odyssey, bringing extensive experience in sales and business development across various industries. His career includes significant roles at PwC India, Nanostuffs Technologies, and several other companies, complemented by a strong educational background in business and digital marketing.
Current Role at Cloud Odyssey
Venkatesh Vishwanathan serves as the Vice President of Sales at Cloud Odyssey since 2024. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and managing client relationships. He operates in a hybrid work model, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Venkatesh has held various significant positions in sales and business development across multiple organizations. He worked as a Manager at PwC India from 2021 to 2024, and prior to that, he was the Head of Business Development at Nanostuffs Technologies Pvt. Ltd. from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes roles as General Manager Sales at Mirum India and General Manager - Sales & Operations at Hungama.
Educational Background and Certifications
Venkatesh holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from the University of Mumbai, where he studied Accounting and Business Management from 1990 to 1995. He further enhanced his qualifications with an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he completed an Executive Programme in Leadership & Management at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a Post Graduate Certification Program in Digital Marketing & Communications from upGrad.com.
Expertise in CRM and SaaS Technology
Venkatesh has extensive experience in orchestrating the entire CRM/SaaS technology solution cycle. He focuses on coordinating solution providers and partners for technology implementations, ensuring that projects meet enterprise requirements and budgets. His strong emphasis on digitalization and cloud technology strategies is particularly relevant within the BFSI sector.
Career Progression and Key Roles
Venkatesh's career spans several key roles in the technology and telecommunications sectors. He has worked at companies such as Reliance Communications, Vodafone India, and RPG Enterprises, where he held positions ranging from Area Sales Manager to Regional Operations Manager. His diverse experience contributes to his comprehensive understanding of sales and operations in various industries.