Naga (Nagaraja) Lakkireddy

CEO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India20 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in driving new business opportunities.
  • Expert in negotiating high-value contracts with C-level executives.
  • Strong leadership in digital transformation initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Sales Leader with expertise in digital transformation and enterprise solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentProgram ManagementC-level EngagementClient EngagementTeam Management

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesBudget ManagementBusiness AnalysisBusiness CommunicationsCSPOCompetitive CostingContinuous DevelopmentContract NegotiationCost-Benefit AnalysisCritical ThinkingCustomer SatisfactionData AnalysisDigital StrategyDigital Transformation StrategiesEngagement Management

About

Strategic Sales & Enterprise Solutions Lead with extensive experience working with C-level stakeholders as a key sales leader to develop and deliver solution concepts for target markets, collaborating with engineering and sales personnel to create solution offerings and build the momentum of digital transformation for customers and partners. Analytical strategist with a proven track record of utilizing an extensive professional network to drive new business opportunities, adapting to fast changing situations and rapidly evolving opportunities with enterprise clients and Fortune 100 companies. Adaptable leader leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish and cultivate long-term, consultative relationships that directly translate to strong partnerships and alignment. Areas of Expertise: Business Development Program Management Engineering Leadership Enterprise Partner Management Digital Tools & Products Strategic Account Management Product Management Solution Selling Turnaround Strategies Cloud Computing C-Level Engagement Global Team Management Digital Transformation Strategies Customer Engagement Sales Methodologies Business Plan Creation Hiring & Training Market Intelligence

Experience

Capgemini engineering

2 roles

Tech Segment Sales Leader and Global Client Partner

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Senior Director | Client Partner

Mar 2016Jul 2024 · 8 yrs 4 mos

  • Developed and applied comprehensive experience working with client product teams, influencing millions of dollars in revenue to the client.
  • Negotiated with key stakeholders and C-level representatives, demonstrating exemplary solution knowledge to secure a three-year Total Contractual Value deal with the Microsoft’s Devices group.
  • Maintained responsibility for millions in annual revenue through contracts with key industry players.
  • Delivered significant YoY and EBITDA improvement during tenure by collaborating with key stakeholders on the product and service team, establishing roadmaps, pricing models, and customer advisory boards to communicate feedback from clients to the engineering team.
  • Spearheaded the securing of new business by presenting products and services that would provide customers a strategy for navigating company and industry specific challenges.
  • Worked closely with the CEO’s office and external consulting representatives to develop a three-year vision and growth strategy for the organizations Engineering and R&D Services business.
  • Effectively translated customer requirements and expectations to technical teams while developing solutions encompassing automation and innovation utilizing new and emerging technology in the space.
  • Developed and executed account penetration strategies for various clients, utilizing data-driven insights and strict adherence to established sales processes to unify engineering services, service line SL offerings, and clients to stay abreast of changes in needs.
Business DevelopmentProgram ManagementC-Level EngagementDigital Transformation StrategiesSolution Selling

Hcl technologies

3 roles

Engagement Head | General Manager

Promoted

Jan 2014Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Redmond, Washington, United States

  • Facilitated client engagement activities, overseeing risk evaluation, revenue and profitability management, and customer satisfaction of the Global Product engineering and services portfolio.
  • Proactively established and cultivated relationships with existing senior business clients, identifying needs and providing solutions and consultative support that resulted in long-term client loyalty and engagement.
  • Hired, onboarded, and managed more than 250 engineers for both onshore and offshore roles for offices around the world, including teams in Redmond and Fargo in the U.S. as well as units in India and Ireland.
  • Assumed responsibility for the management of client relationships, leveraging a partnership with Microsoft to negotiate contracts that provide beneficial solutions at competitive market prices.
  • Analyzed customer and internal priorities and developed strategies to navigate regulatory, industry, and competitive roadblocks in an effort to deliver value to all key stakeholders.
  • Selected by management to recruit, develop, and lead a team of program and product managers tasked with promoting Engineering and Research & Development within enterprise accounts, directly resulting in the signing of two major contracts providing Office365 and Azure cloud capabilities.
  • Coordinated directly with key client representatives to negotiate and facilitate a large-scale Transition Sign-off consisting of 26 Tracks with more than 124 applications and built a three-stage transition wave plan and process adherence.
  • Applied financial analysis insights to drive a data-driven approach to identifying new business opportunities and navigating long-term implications in accordance with organizational goals and visions for growth.
Client EngagementRisk EvaluationRevenue ManagementCustomer SatisfactionTeam Management

Senior Engagement Manager

Jan 2011Jan 2014 · 3 yrs · Redmond, Washington, United States

Group Head

Jan 2006Jan 2011 · 5 yrs · Redmond, Washington, United States

Education

Harvard Business School

EMBA

Jan 2018Jan 2019

Osmania University

Bachelor of Engineering – BE — Mechanical

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