Ankur Goel
About Ankur Goel
Ankur Goel is the Managing Director at Poly, where he has worked since 2020. He has held various leadership roles at prominent companies, including Qlik and Cisco Systems, and has a strong educational background in electronics, communication, and management.
Work at Poly
Ankur Goel currently serves as the Managing Director at Poly, a position he has held since 2020. His tenure at Poly has included various leadership roles, including Head of Government, Corporate & SMB Accounts, and Director of Sales & Channels for India and SAARC. He previously worked as Managing Director at Poly for a brief period in 2019. During his time at Poly, he has contributed to significant growth initiatives and has been recognized for his performance, including receiving the 'Rock the Globe' award for his efforts in Cisco Collaboration Sales.
Education and Expertise
Ankur Goel holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics & Communication from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, which he completed from 1993 to 1997. He further enhanced his management skills through the Management Development Program at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in 2018. Additionally, he studied Leadership Skills for Top Management at the Indian School of Business in 2017 and earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with a focus on Marketing from EMPI Business School between 1998 and 2000.
Background
Ankur Goel has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in technology and sales. He began his career at Siemens Limited as a Manager in Marketing from 2001 to 2005. He then transitioned to Ericsson, where he served as Manager of Channel Sales for India and Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2008. Goel's tenure at Cisco Systems spanned several roles, including Regional Manager for Strategic Partners and Service Provider Collaboration Sales, where he contributed to significant sales growth.
Achievements
Ankur Goel has a proven track record of exceeding Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets for 15 consecutive quarters. He achieved a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 50% in bookings during his career. His contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Polycom 'CEO Award' in the fiscal year 2015 and the Excellence Award for Outstanding Individual Performance at Siemens AG during the FY 2002-03 TOP+ Award ceremony. He also received personal appreciation from Carl Henric Svanberg, CEO & President of Ericsson AB, for his high performance.