Ashutosh Sharma — Business Development Executive
Powering Growth at the Nexus of Research Intelligence, Digital Transformation & Client Success: With over two decades of experience in global BFSI and enterprise sectors, I’ve built a career transforming data into direction. I specialize in leading research programs, enabling client success, and executing operational transformation strategies that deliver measurable impact and sustainable growth. Transforming Research into a Strategic Growth Engine: At the core of my leadership is a deep understanding of how insight becomes advantage. From optimizing global research workflows to leading AI-driven product innovation, I’ve consistently built and scaled intelligence platforms that deliver market, competitive, and sales insights to large-scale markets worldwide. My expertise in primary and secondary research, combined with cutting-edge GenAI tools and analytics, has helped enterprises transform information into actionable foresight. Fueling Enterprise Value through Innovation, Execution & Commercial Impact: Whether launching AI-powered research solutions on a next-gen AI platform or driving P&L growth for a multi-million-dollar research division, I’ve led with a relentless focus on outcomes. My leadership has directly contributed to long-term client contracts, new client acquisitions, and growing revenues for Financial Services research and consulting business units. Partnering with the C-Suite to Navigate Disruption & Lead Transformation: As a strategic growth partner, I’ve advised executive stakeholders on evolving market needs, delivering bespoke solutions that align with client priorities and drive long-term partnerships. I bring a commercial lens to research strategy ensuring every insight, product, and initiative moves the needle for the business. Building High-Impact Teams that Turn Vision into Value: My success is rooted in building cross-functional teams fuelled by curiosity, collaboration, and executional excellence. I empower teams to drive innovation, challenge norms, and deliver with precision enabling organizations to stay ahead in fast-changing markets.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in the BFSI sector with expertise in research and digital transformation.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 20 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Sales Operations
- Product Innovation
- Strategic Consulting
- Research Operations
- Process Optimization
- Managing Global Operations
- Investment Research
- Research Publishing Operations
- Client Servicing
- Platform Management
- Analyst Enablement
Career Highlights
- Over two decades of experience in BFSI and enterprise sectors.
- Expert in transforming data into actionable insights.
- Proven track record in driving operational excellence and client success.
Work Experience
Cognizant
DGM - Go-to-Market Strategy and Operations (1 mo)
Career Break
Voluntary work (7 mos)
GlobalData Plc
Practice Head - Financial Services (5 yrs 8 mos)
Evalueserve
Group Manager - Financial Services (1 yr 6 mos)
Project Manager (6 yrs 5 mos)
Senior Research Associate (2 yrs 5 mos)
Research Associate (2 yrs 4 mos)
Aon Hewitt
Process Associate (1 yr 7 mos)
Education
Executive Certificate Programme in Strategy & Leadership for Senior Professionals at Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom at Delhi University
BSc - Bachelor of Science at Manipal Academy of Higher Education