Abhinav Antony

About Abhinav Antony

I am a Product Consultant at LinkedIn, where I have years of experience in customer success, account management, and product consulting. I work with LinkedIn\'s largest and most strategic Global customers, helping them create opportunities for the global workforce by leveraging LinkedIn\'s products and services.My core competencies include organizational leadership, SaaS and sales accumen. I build strong relationships with multiple levels of customer stakeholders, shape their strategy, and deliver value by applying data, insights, product, and industry expertise. I also develop impactful learning and education plans to drive user adoption and engagement at scale. As a result, I have driven media revenue of $1.6M for 137 of LinkedIn\'s top global clients in APAC, and received multiple awards and recognition for my performance and contribution.I am passionate about extreme adventure sports, scuba diving, paragliding, long-distance cycling, open-water swimming, and equestrian. I hold the record of being India\'s youngest freediver in 2019, and I am a PADI certified Master Scuba Diver. I believe in the power of compassion and genuine connections while doing business, and I come from a lineage of three generations in the Indian Air Force, where high levels of professionalism and teamwork are celebrated. I am on a mission to empower people and organizations to achieve more with LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Principal Customer Success Manager

   Linkedin

   Oct 2023 — Present

   I partner with some of LinkedIn’s largest and most strategic global enterprises to shape their talent strategies and deliver measurable business impact. Within the Global Clients Program(GCP), I work across regions and functions to provide a unified One LinkedIn experience, ensuring that customer investments translate into sustainable outcomes.My focus spans workforce transformation, recruiting excellence, diversity & inclusion, and employer branding. By engaging with CHROs, TA leaders, and employer brand strategists, I help organizations align their talent priorities with business objectives, whether that’s scaling hiring, strengthening brand presence, or driving AI adoption in recruiting.Through data-driven insights and strategic advisory, I enable clients to unlock the full potential of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, optimize their employer brand, and accelerate progress toward long-term talent and business goals.Notable Recognitions & Awards- CLUB Award Winner 2025 | Top 5% of performing employees globally- Q3 GCP Town Hall | Change Agent Award Winner 2025- FY25 Q3 Leverage Award Winner in GCP- Dinner of Legends Winner | GCP India\'s first CSM- Nominated for MVP CSM in LinkedIn India Iconic Awards 2025- Nominated for Global Clients Program Excellence Award 2025Key Achievements & Impact Areas- Veteran Hiring Playbook: driving inclusion through strategic blueprints for customers- GCC Expansion Blueprint: enabling growth of Global Capability Centers in India via LinkedIn- Global Client AI Squad: shaping AI-driven solutions at scale- Sales Acumen: demonstrating business development impact through consultative selling- ValueStar Recognition: acknowledged for building strong team culture and collaboration

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

• Air Force Bal Bharati School

  Computer Science