Amitabh Prasad

About Amitabh Prasad

With a career spanning continents and industries, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution. Currently, I am leading the Asia business for SEW.ai as President, driving P&L growth, scaling operations, and championing digital transformation. This role demands a dynamic blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and stakeholder leadership—skills honed over years of managing large-scale, high-impact businesses.Prior to SEW, I spent three transformative years in Brazil as CEO of Sterlite Power Brasil, a Vedanta Group company, where I steered the organization through significant growth and operational milestones. Before that, I held key leadership roles at Ericsson, Airtel, British Telecom, and Tata DoCoMo, where I excelled in supply chain management, project execution, pricing and bidding, commercial contracting, and cost innovation. These experiences shaped my ability to lead cross-functional, multi-cultural teams across five continents, delivering impactful results under the most demanding conditions.Academically, I hold a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Ranchi University, an MBA from FMS Delhi, and a Global Advanced Management Program certificate from Kellogg School of Management. Beyond the boardroom, I am a guest speaker at industry and academic forums, sharing insights on sectoral trends, business transformation, and leadership. Fluent in Hindi, English, and Portuguese, I have a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and global business dynamics.Passionate about driving growth through innovation and operational excellence, I am constantly seeking opportunities to build resilient, future-ready organizations. Whether leading large-scale transformations or mentoring the next generation of leaders, I am committed to creating sustainable impact with every step forward.

Experience

1. President - Sew Ai Asia

   Smart Energy Water

   Nov 2024 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   As the President of SEW Asia at Smart Energy Water, I lead Sales, Business Development, Client Relationship, Regulatory and Policy Advocacy for SEW, a company dedicated to AI lead digital transformations in the energy and utility sector in Asia. My role encompasses;Drive nX revenue growth for SEW across India, Asia, and the Middle East markets by leveraging multiple sales channels - Direct to Customer, Strategic Partnerships, SI and Global relationship.End to end responsibility for Revenue, Profitability, Client Relationship, Operational Excellence and Compliances - for entire landscape of Electricity, City Gas and Water Distribution Utilities in Private, Government and Semi-Government sectors.Develop new market segments and channels, forging strategic partnerships with key ecosystem players. Establish SEW User Groups to foster client and partner collaboration, enhancing knowledge sharing.Leading high-impact teams, driving efficiency and consistent results.Strategic Market Expansion, AI Analytics & Machine Learning, Leadership in Technology Innovation,

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Global Advance Management Program, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• Ranchi University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  1987 — 1991

• Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2002 — 2005