Shubhra Upadhyay
About Shubhra Upadhyay
Shubhra Upadhyay is the Head of New Business Development for the MENA region at YouGov, with over 14 years of experience in B2B solution selling and business development. She has a strong background in understanding client objectives and fostering collaboration, having held various managerial roles in notable companies across India and the UAE.
Current Role at YouGov
Shubhra Upadhyay serves as the Head of New Business Development for the MENA region at YouGov. In this role, she focuses on understanding client business objectives to foster collaborative project development. Since joining in 2022, she has utilized her extensive experience in B2B solution selling to create strategic outreach plans aimed at acquiring new business partners in the MENA region.
Previous Work Experience
Shubhra Upadhyay has a diverse professional background with over 14 years of experience in various roles. She worked at Agrawal Atul & Associates as a Support Services Executive from 2005 to 2006. She then served as a Sales Manager for Group Life & Pensions at Birla Sun Life Insurance from 2008 to 2010. Her tenure at CRIF GULF (Dun & Bradstreet) included roles as Business Development Manager and Senior Manager in Sales from 2016 to 2022. Additionally, she held positions at Dun & Bradstreet and CRISIL, contributing to her expertise in sales and business development.
Education and Expertise
Shubhra Upadhyay holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Mumbai, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background complements her professional experience, particularly in B2B solution selling and new business development.
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout her career, Shubhra Upadhyay has been recognized with several awards for outstanding performance in her roles. She has consistently met or exceeded sales quotas, demonstrating her effectiveness in driving business growth. Her ability to build genuine relationships with corporate and public sector clients has been a key factor in her success.