Kannan Ram
About Kannan Ram
Kannan Ram serves as the Director of Energy-APAC at ICIS, where he focuses on managing business development and identifying new clients for energy solutions. He has a diverse background in sales and business development across various sectors, with experience at companies such as IBM and Citi.
Work at ICIS
Kannan Ram serves as the Director of Energy for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at ICIS, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he manages the local Overseas India Business Development and focuses on identifying new clients that would benefit from ICIS Energy solutions. Kannan collaborates with various teams, including Brand and Communication, Pre-sales, Insights, Product, and R&D, to drive growth and enhance client relationships. His responsibilities include conducting research to identify new markets and customer needs within the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Kannan Ram has a solid educational background in communication and design. He studied at LASALLE College of the Arts, where he earned a Diploma in Communication Design from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education at the University of South Australia, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Visual Communications from 2008 to 2009. This educational foundation supports his expertise in managing client relationships and developing business strategies in the energy sector.
Background
Before joining ICIS, Kannan Ram held various roles in sales and business development across different companies. He worked as an APAC Senior Opportunity Manager at IBM from 2018 to 2019, focusing on SaaS and cloud storage solutions. Prior to that, he was a Senior Regional Sales Manager at Vantage BPO Services Pvt. Ltd. from 2017 to 2018, and a Regional Sales Manager at At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy from 2014 to 2017. His experience also includes a role as an APAC Regional Manager at Cvent from 2019 to 2020.
Professional Experience
Kannan Ram has accumulated significant experience in sales and business development throughout his career. He served as a Sales Business Development Consultant at Energy Exemplar from 2021 to 2023, where he focused on expanding the company's market presence. Additionally, he worked at Citi as a Customer Service Manager from 2011 to 2014, which contributed to his skills in client management and service delivery. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector and client relationship management.