Padmanabha Bora
About Padmanabha Bora
Padmanabha Bora is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in sales and business development, currently serving as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. He specializes in resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions, having held various leadership roles in multiple organizations across India and Qatar.
Current Role at Confidential
Padmanabha Bora serves as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Confidential since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and nurturing strategic alliances that enhance the organization's market position and drive growth. His expertise in building partnerships is supported by his extensive background in business development and sales.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Padmanabha Bora has a diverse background in business development across various organizations. He worked as a Regional Director at Zapoj from 2021 to 2023, where he was responsible for regional strategy and growth. Prior to that, he held the position of Director at Sama Continuity & Resilience from 2019 to 2020, and served as Senior Manager at Continuity and Resilience from 2011 to 2014. His experience includes roles at HCL Infosystems Ltd, Emergent Ventures, and Sungard Availability Services, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the service industry.
Educational Background and Certifications
Padmanabha Bora holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Jorhat Engineering College, completed between 1999 and 2003. He also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from IILM. Additionally, he is a certified business continuity management specialist, which aligns with his focus on resilience and disaster recovery solutions.
Core Competencies and Specializations
Padmanabha Bora specializes in promoting resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions. His core competencies include SaaS sales, sales leadership, new business development, account management, and go-to-market strategy. He is passionate about enhancing organizational resilience capabilities through innovative solutions, such as critical event management and emergency notification.
Professional Interests and Hobbies
In addition to his professional commitments, Padmanabha Bora balances his work life with personal interests. He enjoys playing guitar, writing, and cooking, which contribute to his well-rounded character and provide a creative outlet outside of his career in business development and strategic partnerships.