Niranjan Samant
About Niranjan Samant
Niranjan Samant serves as the Vice President of Sales and Managing Director for APAC at Findem. He has extensive experience in sales and customer advocacy, having held leadership positions at several companies including Equilar and e2open.
Current Role at Findem
Niranjan Samant serves as the Vice President of Sales and Managing Director for the APAC region at Findem. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's growth and market presence in the Asia-Pacific area. His role involves overseeing sales strategies and operations, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Equilar
Prior to his current role, Niranjan worked at Equilar as Vice President of Sales and Customer Advocacy from 2016 to 2020. He played a significant role in establishing the Chicago office, where he served as the founder and leader. His tenure at Equilar included responsibilities for sales and customer relations, enhancing the company's client engagement.
Educational Background
Niranjan holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from San Francisco State University, which he attended from 1999 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics from R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics, studying there from 1992 to 1997. Additionally, he completed a Master's in Organizational Behavior at the University of Mumbai from 1997 to 1999.
Sales Leadership Experience
Throughout his career, Niranjan has held various sales leadership positions. He worked as Vice President of Sales at e2open, where he was responsible for managing a sales team and developing strategies for market expansion. He has also held roles at Aon Hewitt and IT Convergence, where he focused on sales and account management.
Achievements in Team Management
Niranjan has demonstrated strong team management capabilities, having managed a sales and customer success team of over 40 individuals. His leadership has included building and conducting executive presentations for stakeholders and collaborating cross-functionally with departments such as Customer Success, R&D, and Marketing to drive strategic initiatives.