We Communicate Your Leadership Thoughts
We Communicate Your Leadership Thoughts
Ajay Potnis , Founder & CEO, Data Oceano
The pursuit of excellence and innovation has been the driving force behind all great technological progressions. However, hardly a few embody that spirit as profoundly as those who dare to solve the world’s most complex data challenges. As the digital economy accelerates, demand for secure, scalable, and resilient data systems is higher than ever. Developing solutions that enhance innovation and resilience demands not only insight but also scope; these attributes characterize Ajay Potnis, Founder and CEO of Data Oceano.
Over a career spanning nearly three decades in enterprise data storage and cloud technologies, Ajay has been solving critical challenges in data storage, access, scalability, and security, particularly those essential in mission-critical applications.
Steering the Ship: The Importance of Visionary Leadership
By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor
Business leaders are often seen as the captains of their ships, guiding their organizations through both opportunity and uncertainty. A company’s growth largely rests on the shoulders of the individual leading it.
How Leaders Can Make ESG & CSR More Effective With Technology
By: Abhishek R, Sr Director and Global Head - ESG, Brillio
Abhishek leads Brillio’s responsible business agenda as the Global Head of ESG and Managing Trustee of the Brillio Foundation. He actively contributes to several boards and advisory councils
By: Shreya Rastogi, Founder & CEO, SR Aerospace Solutions
Hailing from Moradabad, Shreya completed aerospace engineering from the University of California and worked with NASA. She also worked with the IITM team that developed the first desi flying
By: Nitesh Jain, CEO, C5i
With more than 27 years of experience in leading different areas of technology led transformations Nitesh Jain, CEO, C5i been leading the practices and business portfolios in area of Retail, Consumer Goods
By: Anantharam V Varayur, Co–Founder, Manasum Homes
Commencing his journey in 1989 Anantharam has guided over 20,000+ entrepreneurs in Bangalore and across India as the Executive Director of BNI Bangalore. He achieved his dream of running
Sales Executives Special - 2026
The Sales Executive officers in India function in one of the world's most active markets while handling products, which customers purchase based on their financial capability. The team plays an essential role in implementing national growth targets through their work in metropolitan areas, cities and rural areas. The team manages multiple functions, which include delivering revenue, expanding channels, overseeing distributors and dealers, aligning trade marketing efforts, developing demand forecasts and providing current market intelligence updates.
The Executives handle complex distribution systems which include super-stockists, sub-stockists, modern trade, general trade, the new e-commerce and quick commerce systems. The introduction of digital tools, which include CRM systems, sales force automation (SFA), geo-tagging and data analytics dashboards, has improved organizations' ability to monitor performance through better territory planning, SKU management and store productivity assessment.
"Sales executives in India are the driving force behind market growth, turning strategy into results across diverse and fast-evolving landscapes"
The pharmaceutical and financial product industries need their businesses to comply with promotional codes, pricing systems and document requirements. The competitive environment requires businesses to develop their negotiation abilities and relationship management skills while creating promotional materials that match the cultural and linguistic needs of their target audience. Organizations use performance metrics that link their main and secondary sales objectives to market share increases, distribution results, product visibility requirements and collection efficiency. Sales Executives in India increasingly function as market strategists with their data-driven decision-making work operating in multiple fragmented markets, which hold high growth potential.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Sales Executives Special - 2026' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of "Sales Executives Special - 2026" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
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Avantika Krishna, Chief Sales Officer | Saksoft | With 18 years of comprehensive experience in the human resources domain, she brings strong expertise in HR strategy, marketing, sales management, and cross-functional leadership, driving organizational growth and operational excellence |
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Deepak Sharma, SVP & Chief Sales Officer | The House of Abhinandan Lodha | A senior sales and business leader with over 22 years of experience in turning around and building businesses, delivering sustained revenue growth and profitability across diverse organizations |
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Jegadish Ramamoorthy, Chief Sales Officer | Next Advertising Solutions | He has over 18 years of experience leading Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Operations across four diverse industries, with a record of driving revenue growth, optimizing processes, and more |
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Masthan Gani S, Chief Sales Officer | iNoesis Technologies | He specializes in accelerating revenue growth, forging strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing sales teams in the IT industry, with an understanding of enterprise software, AI-driven solutions, and remote staff augmentation |
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Nitish Bhasin, Chief Sales Officer | Table Space | With more than two decades of experience in real estate development and valuation, he is committed to expanding the company’s footprint by leveraging industry knowledge to deliver bespoke office leasing solutions |
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Pradeep Pillai, Chief Sales Officer | Afcom Holdings | A results-oriented Logistics Leader with over 29 years of experience driving operational excellence and strategic business growth in the supply chain industry, building high performance teams, and more |
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Rohini Laya Venkateswaran, Chief Sales Officer | Procter & Gamble | She excels in strategic leadership, crisis management, and driving cross-functional integration, and his expertise includes multi-channel global customer leadership across Modern Trade, Digital Commerce, and General Trade |
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Rohit A.K, Director - Sales | Avocor India | An experienced sales leader with over 14 years in telecommunications, unified communications, and the audiovisual industry, currently driving customer-focused growth and strategic market expansion |
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Sanjeev Mehtani , Chief Sales Officer | Acer India | He is an ICT leader with 37 years of experience, instrumental in establishing the company’s presence and driving its growth across the government, banking and education sectors |
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Sricharan Tadepalli , Co-Founder & Chief Sales Officer | BYTEXL | With over 20 years of experience in technology, including building applications for global companies, he brings industry insight to skilling and employability, driving strategic partner ships with universities |
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