Ankesh Sagar
About Ankesh Sagar
Ankesh Sagar is a Senior Director of Marketing for APJ at Workato, with extensive experience in marketing leadership roles across various companies in the technology sector. He has a strong background in driving revenue growth and successful marketing campaigns, with a history of exceeding performance targets and receiving multiple industry awards.
Current Role at Workato
Ankesh Sagar serves as the Senior Director of Marketing - APJ at Workato since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region. His leadership focuses on driving brand awareness and customer engagement to support the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience at Automation Anywhere
Ankesh Sagar held multiple roles at Automation Anywhere, starting as the India Marketing Head - Field & Partners from 2016 to 2017. He then advanced to Senior Director - APAC Marketing from 2018 to 2020, where he played a key role in establishing the marketing framework for the APAC region. His tenure at Automation Anywhere contributed significantly to the company's regional market presence.
Education and Academic Background
Ankesh Sagar earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing & Operations from Symbiosis Centre For Management and Human Resource Development, studying from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from Shri G S Institute of Technology & Science, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he completed an Executive Education Programme on Digital Marketing for Business Growth at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore in 2014.
Achievements in Marketing
Ankesh Sagar's marketing campaigns have consistently exceeded targets, achieving over 130% of defined goals and contributing to 80% of the pipeline over the last 14 quarters. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the APAC Digital Campaigns Award in 2019. He has also been instrumental in setting up successful marketing platforms and strategies that led to significant revenue growth in previous roles.
Professional Contributions and Impact
Ankesh Sagar has made significant contributions to the field of marketing and automation. He played a pivotal role in establishing the global Open Source practice at Wipro, generating over $300 million in revenue. His collaboration with Oxford University, which involved 100 CXOs, gained recognition from the World Economic Forum, highlighting his influence in the industry.