Milind G. Kharkar — Business Development Executive
With over 29 years of experience in enterprise technology marketing, I am a seasoned marketing leader based in London, UK, passionate about driving transformational change and building organizational competencies. As the Director and Head of Demand Generation for Europe at ACI Worldwide, I have consistently delivered impressive results, growing the sales pipeline by over 33% YoY and spearheading strategic initiatives that align regional missions with sales priorities. My expertise lies in developing and executing innovative, differentiated business strategies focused on new customer acquisition, market expansion, and revenue growth. I excel at leveraging omnichannel marketing tactics to create compelling market pull, accelerate lead response, and drive demand generation across diverse regions, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa. Key achievements in my career include sourcing opportunities worth over US$300 million globally, achieving a 20% YoY growth in market share for existing product lines, and significantly improving brand perception by over 33%. I have a proven track record of enabling business development and achieving revenue targets in dynamic and challenging environments through excellence in marketing, partner network enablement, and demand generation. As a strategic thinker and dynamic leader, I have managed and motivated teams with diverse skill sets, cultures, and nationalities to achieve peak performance. My leadership style is centered on empowering team members, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving innovation. I am dedicated to mentoring and developing talent, ensuring that my teams are equipped to meet and exceed their goals. My passion for helping enterprise customers realize significant business value from technology-driven opportunities and disruptions has been a constant driver in my career. I am committed to leading by example, inspiring others to embrace change, and driving organizational success. Specialties: Strategic Marketing Planning Demand Generation & Go-to-Market Strategies Market Expansion & Revenue Growth Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategic Alliances & Partner Networks Team Leadership & Development Cross-functional Collaboration Public Relations & Media Affairs Languages: English (Full Professional Proficiency) French (Professional Working Proficiency)
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned marketing leader in the Fintech and SaaS industries.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience: 28 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Demand Generation
- Strategic Planning
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Channel Marketing
- Product Management
Career Highlights
- 33% YoY growth in sales pipeline
- Sourced opportunities worth over $300 million globally
- Achieved 20% YoY growth in market share
Work Experience
ACI Worldwide
Director and Head of Demand Generation for Europe (3 yrs 4 mos)
Director - Global Marketing (2 yrs 3 mos)
Director Marketing - South Asia (1 yr 7 mos)
Multiple
Consulting CMO & Strategist (1 yr 1 mo)
BMC Software
Sr. Marketing Professional (8 yrs 3 mos)
Sybase Software
Sr. Marketing Professional (1 yr)
CA Technologies
Manager - Marketing & Business Development (1 yr 8 mos)
Rolta India Limited
Sr. Manager - Marketing & Business Dev (2 yrs 4 mos)
Tata Indicom (TataNet)
Product Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Rolta India
Asst Manager - Corporate Marketing & Business Promotions (3 yrs 7 mos)
Kusum Computers
Marketing Executive (2 yrs 3 mos)
Education
PGDMM at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Bachelors in Engineering at Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology
MMS at N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research
Master of Business Administration - MBA at University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology