Samir Malik
About Samir Malik
Samir Malik serves as the Vice President of Professional Services for Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Russia at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in technology and consulting, having previously worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Infosys, Oracle, and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Samir Malik serves as the Vice President of Professional Services for the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Russia regions at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in Bangalore. In this role, he leads a team of over 120 Professional Services consultants across eight countries, focusing on Software as a Service (SaaS) and deployed products. His leadership emphasizes the development of innovative commercial models that have contributed to increased sales and a larger Book of Business in the Asia and Emerging Markets region.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Samir Malik worked at Thomson Reuters as the Head of Technology for South Asia from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he was instrumental in developing innovative commercial models that enhanced sales performance and expanded the company's business footprint in the region.
Career Background
Samir Malik has a diverse career spanning several prominent organizations. He began his professional journey at Titan Industries as a Manager in Supply Chain from 1995 to 2000. He then transitioned to Unisys India as a Customer Support Executive for a brief period. Following this, he held various roles at Oracle Consulting, including Delivery Manager, Delivery Lead, and Project Delivery Director, from 2005 to 2016. His experience also includes a role as a Program Manager at Infosys from 2000 to 2004 and as a Delivery Manager at the Royal Bank of Scotland for one year.
Education and Expertise
Samir Malik holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics from Punjab Engineering College, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, earning an MBA from 1993 to 1995. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in technology and management, particularly in the areas of professional services and strategic growth.
Achievements in Professional Services
In his career, Samir Malik has pioneered strategies for partner and alliances-led growth, enhancing collaboration across various business functions. He has implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to establish a scalable services delivery organization operating across 15 countries and in five languages. His leadership has significantly improved customer satisfaction, revenue realization, and profitability within the teams he has managed.