Samarth Saxena
About Samarth Saxena
Samarth Saxena serves as the Chief Business Officer for Core Messaging at Sinch India, where he oversees the profit and loss for the business unit. With extensive experience in technology and marketing, he has held various leadership roles, including strategic advisor and co-founder positions in multiple companies.
Work at Sinch
Samarth Saxena serves as the Chief Business Officer for Core Messaging at Sinch India, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees the profit and loss (P&L) for the Core Messaging Business Unit, which is the primary revenue generator for the company. He leads a team of 135 individuals across various functions, including pre-sales, customer support, product, engineering, and operator alliance. His responsibilities include managing multiple product lines, notably the flagship product AXIOM 6.0, to achieve targeted gross profit. Additionally, he plays a significant role in the elite CXO committee, which is responsible for making critical organizational decisions within the ACL group.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sinch, Samarth Saxena held several key positions in various organizations. He worked as a Strategic Advisor and Country Manager for Insider, a Sequoia-backed marketing automation platform, from 2018 to 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prior to that, he served as an Advisor to Startups, focusing on building smart multi-channel experiences and technology for the next billion users from 2017 to 2019 in the New Delhi Area. His earlier career includes co-founding and serving as Director of Technology at digsam.com from 2002 to 2007, and co-founding and acting as Chief Operating Officer at Octane Marketing Pvt. Ltd. from 2007 until its acquisition by ValueFirst Digital in 2017.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Sinch, Samarth Saxena leads a diverse team of 135 professionals. His leadership spans various functions, including pre-sales, customer support, product development, engineering, and operator alliances. This extensive management responsibility enables him to drive the Core Messaging Business Unit's performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals. His experience in team leadership is further supported by his previous roles, where he managed teams and operations in both startup and established environments.
Education and Expertise
While specific educational details are not provided, Samarth Saxena's extensive experience in technology and business management highlights his expertise in these areas. His roles have encompassed strategic advisory, operational leadership, and product management, indicating a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines. His work with startups and established companies reflects a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs, particularly in the context of messaging and marketing automation.