Akash Mainra
About Akash Mainra
Akash Mainra is a Senior Director of Global Business Development at SOTI, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in complex solution selling, team building, and leadership, with a career spanning various roles in notable companies such as Amdocs and Research In Motion.
Work at SOTI
Akash Mainra currently serves as the Senior Director of Global Business Development at SOTI, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. Prior to this, he worked as the Director of Global Sales Development from 2017 to 2019 and as the Director of Professional Services from 2014 to 2017. His tenure at SOTI has been marked by his expertise in complex solution selling and entrepreneurial leadership.
Education and Expertise
Akash Mainra has a strong educational background in business management. He studied at the Schulich School of Business at York University, where he completed a Strategic Management program in 2009. He also attended the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, where he participated in a Management Development Program focused on Strategies for Growth in 2011. Additionally, he earned an MBA with a major in Marketing from the University of New England, Australia, from 1995 to 1997.
Background
Akash Mainra has extensive experience in business development and sales across various organizations. He began his career at Amdocs as a Sales Director from 1999 to 2002. He then transitioned to CTI Group as the Director of Business Development from 2002 to 2005. Following that, he worked at Research In Motion in various roles, including Enterprise Sales Manager from 2009 to 2014 and Business Development Manager for BlackBerry Connect from 2005 to 2009. His career has spanned multiple locations, including Toronto, Indianapolis, and New Delhi.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Akash Mainra has demonstrated a proven track record of overachieving sales targets. His strengths include building and mentoring high-caliber teams, as well as skills in communications, strategy, hiring, and coaching. His leadership and expertise in complex solution selling have contributed to his success in various roles, particularly in driving business growth and team development.