Bharet Malhotra
About Bharet Malhotra
Bharet Malhotra is the Senior Vice President of Sales at Cvent, where he has worked since 2000. He has a background in Biomedical/Electrical Engineering and Finance from Duke University and has held various leadership roles, including managing mergers and acquisitions at WorldCom.
Work at Cvent
Bharet Malhotra has held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales at Cvent since 2000. He operates out of Washington, D.C., where he has been instrumental in shaping the company's global Hospitality Cloud strategy. His role involves establishing long-term relationships with major hotel brands, including Accor, Hilton, and Marriott. As one of Cvent's founding members, Malhotra has played a significant role in the company's growth into a global entity.
Education and Expertise
Bharet Malhotra studied at Duke University from 1993 to 1997, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Biomedical/Electrical Engineering and Finance. Prior to that, he attended the American International School from 1980 to 1990. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in sales and strategic management within the technology and hospitality sectors.
Background
Before joining Cvent, Bharet Malhotra launched his career as an investment banker at Salomon Smith Barney in New York City. He later served as a manager at WorldCom, where he executed mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances, and partnerships throughout Europe and Asia. His diverse professional background has contributed to his strategic approach in his current role.
Achievements
Bharet Malhotra has made significant contributions to Cvent's success as a founding member. He leads initiatives that foster relationships with major hotel brands and has been involved in the company's expansion into a global market. Additionally, he invests in 11 different restaurants in the Washington D.C. area, including Founding Farmer’s, Matchbox, and Ted’s Bulletin, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.
Professional Affiliations
Bharet Malhotra has served on the Duke University Alumni Board of Directors and was the President of the Engineering Alumni Association. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to fostering connections within the alumni community and supporting the next generation of engineers.