Kishalay Choudhury (Kish)

CEO

Kolkata, West Bengal, India18 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 19 years of experience in Sales Leadership
  • Guinness World Record holder for AI hackathon
  • Advocate for inclusive education for Asperger's children
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales Leader in the SaaS and Consulting industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

SalesSupply Chain ConsultingDigital TransformationClient EngagementMarketing AdvisoryBusiness StrategyMarket AssessmentConsultingMarketing And Business Development

Other Skills

NegotiationExecutive VisibilityManagement ConsultingCustomer SatisfactionBid ManagementCompetitive AssessmentLeadershipInternal and External CommunicationsIT Salesaccount miningDeal ManagementPresalesStrategic ThinkingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Consultative Sales

About

Kishalay is a seasoned and empathetic Sales Leader with over 19 years of experience in Go-To-Market strategy, Analyst Relations, and Strategy Consulting. An MBA graduate from IIM Indore, Kishalay is widely recognized for his ability to resolve complex client challenges, craft compelling C-level engagements, build strong business networks, and drive customer success. Kishalay serves as a distinguished member of the India Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Working Committee, where he shares actionable insights on digital transformation, champions ethical and inclusive technology adoption, and collaborates with industry leaders to shape India’s digital future. Kishalay’s contributions have earned global recognition—he holds a Guinness World Record for participating in the world’s largest online Generative AI hackathon, achieved during Cognizant’s Vibe Coding Week in August 2025. Beyond his professional achievements, Kishalay is a passionate advocate for inclusive education for children dealing with Asperger's. He has authored a thought-provoking white-paper series titled “Asperger's Genius”, highlighting the extraordinary potential of children with Asperger’s Syndrome, and frequently speaks at forums to promote inclusive education across West Bengal.

Experience

18 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
7 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Indian chamber of commerce

Member, Expert Committee on Technology, Innovation and Advancement

Jan 2026Present · 4 mos

  • Appointed in an honorary advisory capacity to provide strategic guidance on information technology and emerging technology policy, with a focus on governance, risk, compliance, and stakeholder alignment.

Cognizant

3 roles

Head - SCM Sales & Analyst Relations

Promoted

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Leading the Growth Engine for Cognizant SCM Practice - including Global Business Development, Analyst Relations and Marketing. Blessed to be supported by multiple pre-sales consultants, strategists and regional sales champions across Americas, EMEA and APJ.

SCM Global Business Development Lead

Aug 2022Aug 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Spearheaded global BD team; drove 15% CAGR over 3 years with 35%+ win ratio
  • Boosted a double-digit pipeline and booking value
  • Positioned Cognizant SCM as a Leader in 5 analyst ratings
  • Managed strategic accounts across GCCs, Retail, Life Sciences
  • Led a global team across sales, marketing, and pre-sales
NegotiationExecutive VisibilityManagement ConsultingCustomer SatisfactionBid ManagementCompetitive Assessment+26

OneSCM Global BD Lead

Mar 2019Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • > BD Lead for Americas, UK & CE and APAC; managing offshore strategy
  • > Overachieved annual revenue goal for 2020, 2021
  • > Recipient of the most prestigious “Above & Beyond” for sales performance in 2020
  • > 2 Consulting engagements -
  • Advised a leading Bank in Switzerland to build its Digital Procurement Roadmap (onsite in Zurich, Switzerland); managed 20+ workshops
  • Consulted a leading UK-based Retailer to transform its warehouse management system, including implementation of Manhattan WMOS v.2020; ongoing – managed 40+ workshops (BRD and design)
  • > Certified in Coupa (P2P) and trained in Manhattan WMOS
Executive VisibilityCustomer SatisfactionBid ManagementCompetitive AssessmentLeadershipIT Sales+10

Analysys mason

Director Of Client Services & Digital Transformation

Jan 2017Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · ASEAN, Singapore · Hybrid

  • Delivered 15% of global revenue targets across India, Bangladesh, Singapore
  • Achieved 16% YoY growth in SMB segment
  • Built 20+ key client relationships; 60% repeat business
  • Represented firm at IoT Congress, NASSCOM, and analyst events
NegotiationExecutive VisibilityCustomer SatisfactionBid ManagementCompetitive AssessmentLeadership+21

Usha martin technologies

Client Engagement and Digital Strategy Manager

Jun 2015Dec 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · ASEAN · Hybrid

  • > Managed 8 Key Accounts in India for BI & Analytics & SAP Hybris; increased pipeline opportunities
  • > Tracked potential clients across India, especially in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Delhi and Chennai; initiated business discussions, and maintained an active advisory relationship with 50+ client prospects
  • > Orchestrated successful promotional campaigns and recognized for developing new territory plan and strategy to focus on the digital community in retail, CPG and manufacturing
  • > Relaunched the corporate website, increasing digital footfall
NegotiationExecutive VisibilityCustomer SatisfactionBid ManagementCompetitive AssessmentLeadership+18

Capgemini

Apps 2 Marketing Advisory & Intelligence Lead

May 2014May 2015 · 1 yr · Greater Kolkata Area

  • I. Key Accounts Intelligence & Marketing Advisory Services
  • II. Support Account Heads in making strategic decisions
  • III. Digital Customer Experience Advisory - conduct brand loyalty evaluation, multi-channel assessment, customer journey analysis, build go-to-market strategy
  • IV. Proactively identify, evaluate and recommend marketing opportunities
Executive VisibilityLeadershipDigital TransformationInternal and External CommunicationsStrategic ThinkingArtificial Intelligence (AI)+3

Capgemini consulting

Management Consultant - Digital Transformation

May 2012Apr 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore

  • I. Business Model Transformation (Digital Transformation)
  • II. Support in creating go-to-market strategies largely on digital execution
  • III. Manage secondary research efforts utilizing tools and databases
  • IV. Manage client relationships, engagement risks, and project economics
  • V. Mentor and coach team members in project and client management
Digital TransformationSupply Chain ConsultingStrategic ThinkingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business StrategyCloud Computing+1

Exl service

Assistant Manager (Consulting and Sales)

Dec 2008May 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bangalore

  • I. Conducting Market Assessment
  • II. Extensive secondary research
  • III. Operational responsibility for project teams
  • IV. Manage client relationships
  • V. Channelizing thought leadership and preparing sales collaterals
Digital TransformationInternal and External CommunicationsStrategic ThinkingBusiness StrategyMarket AssessmentConsulting

Tata steel processing and distribution (formerly tata ryerson)

Deputy Manager, Marketing and Business Development

Jul 2007Nov 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore

  • I. Engage and enlarge key accounts responsible for 20% of region’s revenue
  • II. Responsible for competitive intelligence: performed stakeholder analysis, industrial analysis and build monthly business report
  • III. Revamped the website and corporate film of Tata Steel, PR, event management and CSR initiatives
  • .
Competitive AssessmentCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementStrategic PartnershipsMarketing and Business Development

Central it college

Senior Lecturer

Apr 2007Jun 2007 · 2 mos · Dispur, Assam, India

  • I. Lecture on strategic marketing and international business.
  • II. Took charge of the summers.
  • III. Mentored the recruitments

Indian oil corporation limited

Intern

Apr 2006Jun 2006 · 2 mos · Dispur, Assam, India

  • Branding and Competitive Intelligence of Brand SERVO

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Indore

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Corporate and Public Leadership in a VUCA world

Mar 2023Oct 2023

IBS, Kolkata

MBA — Strategic Management and International Business

Jan 2005Jan 2007

Bangalore University

BBA — Marketing

Jan 2001Jan 2004

Gauhati Commerce College

Jan 1999Jan 2001

Don Bosco High School

Jan 1987Jan 1999

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