AKSHAY KOKANDA — Business Development Manager
🚀 Strategic Growth | Business Development | GTM & Revenue Acceleration | Consulting Leadership With over nine years of experience driving business development, GTM strategy, and strategic growth, I thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering measurable impact across industries. My expertise lies in: ✅ Revenue Growth & Market Expansion – Successfully led strategic initiatives across SaaS, EdTech, and Healthcare to optimise engagement and business impact. ✅ Business Development & Consulting – Built high-value client relationships and delivered consultative solutions that accelerate revenue. ✅ Data-Driven Decision Making – Leveraged analytics and data science to prioritise market opportunities and enhance customer experience. ✅ Leadership in Talent Development & Strategy – Scaled teams, mentored professionals, and designed high-impact learning solutions for university clients. With an MBA from IIM Lucknow and an international immersion from IÉSEG, I bring a structured, results-driven approach to growth and problem-solving. My diverse background—from training 16,000+ students to heading BD teams and GTM execution—equips me to drive scalable business success. Currently, I’m engaged in consulting and advisory roles while seeking a leadership opportunity where I can apply my BD expertise, GTM strategy insights, and consulting acumen to create a lasting impact. Let’s connect!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Development and Consulting expert in SaaS and EdTech industries.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 7 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Leadership In Consulting & Advisory
- Strategic Planning And Execution
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Business Development Strategy
- Negotiation
- Training And Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Training Delivery
Career Highlights
- Over nine years of experience in business development.
- Expertise in GTM strategy and revenue acceleration.
- Proven track record in scaling teams and mentoring professionals.
Work Experience
Vaidam.com
Director Strategy & Growth (1 yr)
IIM Lucknow IPMX (One Year MBA)
MBA Student (11 mos)
iamneo.ai (Formerly Examly)
Learning Consultant - University Solutions (10 mos)
Vignan Institute of Technology and Science
Placement Trainer (7 mos)
Focus Academy For Career Enhancement
​Cluster Manager - Business Development (1 yr 6 mos)
Manager Business Development (1 yr 5 mos)
Senior Associate (11 mos)
Associate (8 mos)
Mahindra Group
Intern (1 mo)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
International Immersion Program at IÉSEG School of Management
Master's degree at Andhra University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at GITAM Deemed University
12th at Sri Chaitanya Junior Kalasala
10th at Gurukula Vidyapeeth High School - India
M.A.English at GITAM Deemed University