Rishabh K. Sivakumar
About Rishabh K. Sivakumar
Rishabh K. Sivakumar is a Business Development Manager at The Economist in London, England, with a diverse background in finance and client development across various organizations, including Amazon and AlphaSights.
Work at The Economist
Rishabh K. Sivakumar has been serving as a Business Development Manager at The Economist since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. His position is based in London, England, where he has been contributing to the organization for two years.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to his current role, Rishabh worked at Amazon in various financial analyst positions. He served as a Financial Analyst in the NACS Finance division for seven months in 2017 and previously held a similar role in the Marketplace Finance Organization for five months from 2016 to 2017. His experience at Amazon provided him with a solid foundation in financial analysis and business operations.
Career at AlphaSights
Rishabh spent two years at AlphaSights, where he progressed through several roles. He started as a Client Development Representative in 2018, then became a Jr. Client Development Manager in 2019, and ultimately served as a Client Development Manager from 2020 to 2022. His work involved building client relationships and understanding their needs to provide tailored solutions.
Educational Background
Rishabh has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Northeastern University from 2012 to 2016. He also completed a Master of Business Administration in International Sports Management at the European Sport Business School from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he participated in a Summer Study Abroad Program focused on Economic Development and Cultural Immersion at Centro Universitário UNA in 2013.
Skills and Approach
Rishabh is known for his genuine and warm approach to building customer rapport. He emphasizes a customer-first mindset, focusing on client education, collaboration, and communication throughout the sales process. He utilizes strategic questioning to uncover client needs and leverages insights from CRM systems to address key deal points effectively.