Vishal Anand
About Vishal Anand
Vishal Anand serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Mappls Geosystems, bringing extensive experience in sales and business development, particularly in the IT sector. He has held various leadership roles at Esri India and Oracle, and he holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Work at Mappls Geosystems
Vishal Anand currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Mappls Geosystems, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the organization, which is part of MapmyIndia, a leader in digital mapping and geospatial services. Based in New Delhi, he is responsible for driving growth and innovation in the geospatial technology sector.
Previous Experience at Esri India
Vishal Anand has held multiple positions at Esri India, contributing significantly to the organization over several years. He served as Industry Head from 2013 to 2015, Zonal Manager from 2010 to 2013, and Head of Government Business from 2016 to 2020. His tenure included roles that focused on sales, partner organization, and government relations, culminating in his position as Senior Vice President and Country Head of Sales & Partner Organization from 2020 to 2023.
Background in Oracle
Before his extensive career at Esri India, Vishal Anand worked at Oracle in various capacities. He was a Business Development Manager from 2007 to 2008 and later served as Regional Manager from 2008 to 2009. His experience at Oracle provided him with foundational skills in business development and regional management.
Education and Expertise
Vishal Anand holds an MBA with a focus on Marketing Management and Information Technology, which he completed from 1996 to 1998. He also studied at Harvard Business School, earning a Certificate in Disruptive Strategy. His educational background supports his expertise in IT enterprise solution selling, particularly in government sales, and his ability to manage key relationships and develop new markets.
Leadership and Management Skills
Vishal Anand has extensive experience in direct sales management and leading large teams. His career reflects a strong background in region development and core business development. He has demonstrated proficiency in managing key relationships and driving market growth, particularly within the government sector.