Bharani Krishnan

Director of Sales and Business Development

Professional Overview
Bharani Krishnan is an accomplished sales and business development leader with extensive expertise in the telecommunications and cloud computing industries. As the Director of Sales and Business Development at OVHcloud, he is responsible for driving strategic growth, fostering customer relationships, and expanding the company's footprint across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In his current role as Director of Sales and Business Development at OVHcloud, Bharani is tasked with spearheading the company's sales and business development initiatives in the APAC market. He leverages his deep industry knowledge and exceptional relationship-building skills to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities, secure high-value customer contracts, and position OVHcloud as a trusted partner for cloud-based solutions.

Career Progression
Prior to his current position, Bharani held various sales and customer-facing roles within the OVHcloud and Telstra organizations. As the Regional Enterprise Sales Manager for APAC at OVHcloud, he successfully expanded the company's enterprise customer base and drove significant revenue growth. His earlier roles as an Enterprise Sales Manager and Sales Account Executive at Telstra allowed him to hone his expertise in account management, solution selling, and customer service.

Bharani's career journey also includes experience as a Jeopardy Coordinator and Small Business Specialist at Telstra, as well as a State Trainer for Mobiles at TSA Telco Group and a Business Consultant at Cognizant. This diverse background has equipped him with a well-rounded understanding of the telecommunications and technology sectors, enabling him to provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions to his clients.

Academic Background
Bharani holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Melbourne, where he specialized in Marketing and Management.

Areas of Expertise

• Sales and business development strategy

• Enterprise customer acquisition and retention

• Account management and relationship building

• Solution selling and consultative approach

• Telecommunications and cloud computing industry expertise

• Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Bharani has consistently delivered exceptional results, earning recognition for his contributions to the organizations he has served. As the Regional Enterprise Sales Manager for APAC at OVHcloud, he spearheaded initiatives that led to a 25% increase in enterprise customer contracts and a 30% boost in annualized revenue. Bharani's ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends, coupled with his strong negotiation skills, has been instrumental in securing high-value deals and elevating OVHcloud's presence in the APAC region.

Conclusion
Bharani Krishnan's proven track record of success, combined with his deep industry expertise and strategic acumen, positions him as a valuable asset to OVHcloud. As the Director of Sales and Business Development, he is poised to drive continued growth and solidify the company's position as a leading provider of cloud-based solutions in the APAC market.