Hitesh Sahijwaala
About Hitesh Sahijwaala
Hitesh Sahijwaala is the Executive Vice President at Lentra, where he has worked since 2023. With over 28 years of experience in sales and distribution, he has held leadership positions at several prominent companies including OPENTEXT, Salesforce, Oracle, Red Hat, and Hewlett-Packard.
Current Role at Lentra
Hitesh Sahijwaala serves as the Executive Vice President at Lentra, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he operates in a hybrid work environment based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He has taken full ownership of the business unit in India, where he is responsible for setting ambitious revenue and growth targets. His leadership focuses on building and leading high-performance teams to achieve exceptional results.
Previous Experience at OPENTEXT CORPORATION INDIA PRIVATE LTD
Before joining Lentra, Hitesh worked at OPENTEXT CORPORATION INDIA PRIVATE LTD as Vice President, India, from 2012 to 2016. During his four years in this role, he was based in Mumbai and contributed to the company's operations and strategic initiatives in the region.
Experience at Salesforce
Hitesh served as Regional Vice President at Salesforce within the Finserv Business Unit from 2020 to 2023. His three-year tenure in this position involved overseeing sales strategies and operations across India, contributing to the growth of Salesforce's financial services offerings.
Background in Technology Sales
Hitesh has extensive experience in technology sales, having held various leadership positions at notable companies. He worked as Sales Director at Oracle Corporation from 2009 to 2012 and as Director of Sales for India and South Asia at Red Hat from 2016 to 2020. His career in technology sales spans over 28 years, showcasing his expertise in sales and distribution.
Education and Qualifications
Hitesh holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from a university in Mumbai. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in technology, which he has applied throughout his extensive career in sales and leadership.