Sushant Jha
About Sushant Jha
Sushant Jha serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Head of M&A at Clearwater Analytics, where he has worked since 2020. He holds degrees in Science and Computer, Electronics and Technology, and Business Administration, and has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions across various industries.
Work at Clearwater Analytics
Sushant Jha serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Head of M&A at Clearwater Analytics since 2020. In this role, he has built a multi-stage proprietary M&A deal funnel aimed at driving inorganic growth for the company. He is responsible for designing long-term strategic alliances with founders and partner firms, focusing on achieving non-linear growth. Jha collaborates directly with the founders and management of target firms to construct synergy and actionable plans for M&A initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Sushant Jha has a strong educational background in technology and business. He studied at Kathmandu University, where he achieved an ISC in Science and Computer from 1999 to 2001. He then attended the National Institute of Technology in Silchar, earning a BTECH in Electronics and Technology from 2002 to 2006. Jha furthered his education at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from 2008 to 2010.
Background
Before joining Clearwater Analytics, Sushant Jha accumulated diverse experience across various roles and industries. He began his career at Wipro Technologies as a Team Leader from 2006 to 2008. He then worked at Genpact Headstrong Capital Markets as a Business Leader in Buyside Capital Markets from 2010 to 2015. Later, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at Gallop from 2018 to 2021, where he honed his skills in revenue generation and business strategy.
Achievements
Sushant Jha has successfully contributed to three significant business exits valued at $500M, $150M, and $50M. His experience spans seven different industry segments, showcasing his versatility and capability in navigating complex business environments. His strategic initiatives at Clearwater Analytics have focused on driving growth through M&A activities and fostering partnerships that enhance the company's market position.