Dhiren Patel
About Dhiren Patel
Dhiren Patel serves as the Vice President of GTM Strategy at Verint, bringing extensive experience in the technology and consulting sectors. He has held leadership roles at various companies, including Cognizant Technology Solutions and MachEye, and has a strong background in life sciences and healthcare.
Current Role at Verint
Dhiren Patel serves as the Vice President of GTM Strategy at Verint, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing go-to-market strategies that align with the company's objectives. His experience in strategic planning and execution is leveraged to enhance Verint's market presence and drive growth.
Professional Background
Dhiren Patel has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. He was a Senior Director at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2007 to 2014, where he founded and led Cognizant Capital. He also served as Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at MachEye from 2019 to 2024. His earlier experience includes positions at KPMG Consulting, Colgate Palmolive, Axtria - Ingenious Insights, and i2 Technologies Inc.
Education and Expertise
Dhiren Patel holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Gujarat University, completed between 1989 and 1993. He also earned an MBA in Finance and General Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, from 1995 to 1997. His educational background complements his strong domain expertise in life sciences, healthcare, consumer goods, and banking industries.
Achievements in SaaS Solutions
Throughout his career, Dhiren Patel has achieved significant milestones in the development of SaaS solutions. He led go-to-market activities for a pharmaceutical SaaS solution, managing a business P&L of $15 million and a team of 90 members. Additionally, he created a leading SaaS solution for collaborative sales planning, which was implemented at six of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies.
Leadership and Innovation
Dhiren Patel has demonstrated leadership and innovation in various roles. At Cognizant, he built a data science-based business analytics capability that achieved an $18 million revenue run rate in just 16 months. His ability to drive non-linear revenue objectives and work closely with senior management has been a hallmark of his career.