CAREER / Professional Summary
EXPERIENCE
Nokia | 2013-2026
Head of Ecosystem Development | 2024 - 2026
Led ecosystem strategy for Nokia's Network Infrastructure division, driving 50M+ EUR in partner-sourced pipeline through co-sell motions with net-new partners & upstream influencers globally. Developed the Data Center Colocation GTM strategy and drove Nokia's onsortium bid strategy for the EU AI Gigafactory program (EURO HPC)
Partner Business Director
Established Nokia's strategic partnership with Google Cloud to develop and commercialise Cloud RAN (AI RAN) Drove co-sell engagements for Public Sector customers with technology and channel partners
Chief of Staff to President, Nokia Enterprise | 2019-2020
Aligned product portfolio and investment strategy with emerging enterprise growth segments supporting a strategic pivot for Nokia that delivered +14% CAGR from 2019 to 2024.
Senior Manager Nokia Transformation | 2015-2018
Led global transformation and turnaround programmes delivering 150M+ EUR in profitability improvement through operating model redesign, contract restructuring, and opex optimisation
Future Leaders Program for Finance Graduates | 2013-2014
Advisory and Ecosystem Engagement | 2026-present
Advising early-stage startups in the AI Infrastructure space on
1000 Islands Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd | 2010-2012
Information and planning manager
Led project strategy, market research and business modelling for hospitality projects like Woods at Sasan, a luxury retreat in Gir Forest, Gujarat, India
SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association) | 2008-2009
Researcher
Documented ‘State of the Practices in India’’ report on Microfinance with a focus on ICT adoption and impact to inclusive economic development strategy
EDUCATION
MBA International Management
Hochschule Pforzheim, Germany | Graduated: Sept 2013
Bachelors in Commerce, Accounting and Statistics
Gujarat Universitiy, India | Graudated: March 2007
CERTIFICATION & PUBLICATION
Building Digital Ecosystems, 2026
IMD Lausanne
Drive strategic growth through digital networks and partnerships
Whitepaper on Sovereign Data Center Strategy, 2025
Nokia Bell Labs and Business Finland
Outline of global practices in sovereign data center strategies and strategic recommendations
Become an AI Builder, 2025
Section AI
Create LLM automations like custom GPTs, agentic workflows, and vibe code to build custom solutions
VOLUNTEERING
UN Women
Coaching women in Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Germany (via Nokia partnership)
AIESEC
Member, exchange partner and alumni of youth leadership organization active in 113 countries
Drishti Media
Volunteer at NGO addressing human rights and inclusion through art, film, and dialogue
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