Amit Chandra
About Amit Chandra
Amit Chandra serves as the Senior Vice President at WorkForce Software, bringing extensive experience in managing professional services across the Asia Pacific region. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as OpenText and Commander Pty Ltd, and he holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and a Master's degree.
Current Role at WorkForce Software
Amit Chandra serves as the Senior Vice President at WorkForce Software, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various operational aspects of the organization, including sales, business development, customer support, managed and cloud services, finance, and legal. His leadership aims to drive successful outcomes across the enterprise.
Previous Experience at WorkForce Software
Amit Chandra previously worked at WorkForce Software as the Vice President of Professional Services for the Asia Pacific region from 2019 to 2022. He also held the position of Director of Professional Services, APJ, from 2017 to 2018. Both roles were based in Sydney, Australia, where he contributed to the growth and management of professional services.
Career at OpenText
Amit Chandra has extensive experience at OpenText, where he held multiple roles. He served as Vice President of Professional Services for the Australia and New Zealand region from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was Senior Director - Services, APJ, from 2012 to 2013, and Director - Services, Support and Education, Asia Pacific, from 2009 to 2012. His tenure at OpenText spanned several years and focused on managing professional services teams.
Educational Background
Amit Chandra has a strong educational foundation. He earned a Master’s degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) between 2000 and 2002. He also completed a Master of Business Administration at Indira Gandhi National Open University from 1997 to 2001. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, from 1985 to 1989, and completed high school at St. Gabriel's Academy, Roorkee, from 1975 to 1984.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Amit Chandra possesses a strong background in managing and operating consulting, support, and cloud services businesses. He has demonstrated the ability to drive change and help organizations overcome resistance in various services sectors. His extensive experience includes managing multi-discipline professional services teams across the Asia Pacific region, focusing on achieving successful outcomes in various operational aspects.