Sunil Hiranniah
About Sunil Hiranniah
Sunil Hiranniah is the Vice President of Global Sales for Tax & Accounting Professionals at Thomson Reuters, with a proven track record of exceeding revenue objectives of over $500 million. He has held various leadership roles in sales and engineering across notable companies, including IBM, Intuit, and GlaxoSmithKline, and has earned numerous sales awards throughout his career.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Sunil Hiranniah currently serves as the Vice President of Global Sales for Tax & Accounting Professionals at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's sales strategies and revenue growth from Dallas, Texas. His role involves overseeing a global sales team and driving initiatives that align with the company's objectives in the tax and accounting sector.
Previous Experience at Intuit
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Sunil Hiranniah worked at Intuit as the Head of Sales for Mid-Market & Enterprise in North America from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he led the sales efforts for the QuickBooks Online Platform, achieving a remarkable 145% year-over-year revenue growth. His leadership in this role was instrumental in meeting and exceeding revenue objectives.
Career Background at IBM
Sunil Hiranniah has a significant history with IBM, where he held various leadership roles from 2002 to 2019. He served as the Director of Solutions Sales and later as the Director of Sales for IBM Watson Solutions. His responsibilities included managing worldwide new business revenue exceeding $250 million and driving enterprise sales growth by 36%. He also earned multiple sales awards during his time at IBM.
Education and Expertise
Sunil Hiranniah holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Bangalore University, completed between 1992 and 1997. He furthered his education with a Master of Engineering from the National University of Singapore, which he obtained in 1999. His academic background supports his expertise in solution selling, complex sales, and managing large teams across various industries.
Achievements in Sales Leadership
Throughout his career, Sunil Hiranniah has demonstrated success in sales leadership, earning over 20 top sales awards, including the President’s Club and CEO Club at Intuit. His ability to lead high-performing teams and drive significant revenue growth has been a hallmark of his career, particularly noted during his time at Intuit and IBM.