Sharad Nagaich
About Sharad Nagaich
Sharad Nagaich serves as the Vice President of Business Value Management & Alliances at Tonkean, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in value engineering and business transformation, having held key positions at notable companies such as SAP, Coupa Software, and Automation Anywhere.
Work at Tonkean
Sharad Nagaich serves as the Vice President of Business Value Management & Alliances at Tonkean, a role he has held since 2024. His position is based in Palo Alto, California, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he focuses on creating innovative solutions that address business transformation challenges, leveraging his extensive experience in industry and technology.
Previous Experience
Before joining Tonkean, Sharad Nagaich held several significant positions in various organizations. He worked at SAP as the North America Industry Lead for Energy and Natural Resources in Value Engineering from 2007 to 2019. He also served as an Industry & Value Advisor for Supply Chain Design & Planning at Coupa Software from 2022 to 2023. His experience includes a role as Global Lead for Value Engineering at Automation Anywhere from 2019 to 2022, and as Senior Principal at PwC from 1996 to 2002. Additionally, he was a Senior Manager at Deloitte from 2002 to 2007 and a Business Process Analyst at Owens Corning from 1994 to 1996.
Education and Expertise
Sharad Nagaich has a strong educational background with multiple degrees. He earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from Texas Tech University. He also holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, specializing in Operations and Finance. Additionally, he studied Energy and Environmental Management at BI Norwegian Business School, where he achieved another MBA. His expertise spans the Sales Value Chain, including deal management, benchmarking, and business case development.
Achievements and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Sharad Nagaich has received multiple awards and recognitions, particularly during his tenure at SAP, where he was acknowledged with Winner Circle recognitions. His work has consistently focused on creating value propositions and innovative solutions through collaboration with business stakeholders and leveraging advanced technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, and Cloud computing.
Leadership and Team Development
Sharad Nagaich possesses significant expertise in leading teams within complex and ambiguous environments. He emphasizes coaching and mentoring, as well as field enablement, to foster team development. His approach includes collaborating with stakeholders to define innovative solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring that teams are equipped to navigate challenges effectively.