Gagandeep Kohli

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About Gagandeep Kohli

Strategic and results-driven business leader with over 14 years of experience in driving revenue growth, leading sales teams, and fostering strategic partnerships in the technology, SAAS and cybersecurity domains. Proven track record of delivering exceptional results in both established markets and high-growth regions across the Middle East, India, and Europe. As a Business Head at XRATOR PTE Ltd, I successfully penetrated competitive markets, increased market share by 25%, and onboarded 15+ enterprise clients within 18 months, contributing to over $4.5 million in annual revenue. Known for my consultative approach, I have built trusted relationships with C-level executives, offering tailored solutions to meet complex cybersecurity challenges. My experience spans strategic account management, business development, and leading large-scale digital transformation projects for key telecom players such as Vodafone, Ooredoo, and Etisalat during my tenure at Ericsson. I thrive on creating high-performing sales teams and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational objectives. A Business Technologist with 7 years in telecom sector at Ericsson working with technologies such as 5G, Edge Computing and Mobile. Having lived and worked in various countries (such as France, Kuwait, Lebanon, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and Netherlands) as a part of the modernization and digitization journey of Telcos like Orange, Etisalat, Vodafone, Ooredoo to name a few. Experienced in leading diverse multi-cultural and multi level global teams and exhibited strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills as a solution consultant for Middle East and European markets. Responsible for Business development and Key account management in both the markets, driving 40% of the business. After working for 8.5 years, graduated in Sep 2020 as an MBA in Strategy and Management from ESSEC Business School (Top #7 in Europe in the world rankings). Satiated my entrepreneurial skill for 1.5 years by founding Kohli Enterprises, transformed a loss- making firm into a profitable one by focusing on technology and innovation in tough market conditions. A passionate advocate for innovation and growth, I believe in leveraging data-driven strategies and a deep understanding of industry trends to exceed sales targets and fuel long-term business success.