Siddhartha Palecanda
25+ Yrs in IT Services, EMEA Market Expansion & P&L Leadership | Growth Strategist | Enterprise Sales & GTM Expert | AI & Cloud Transformation Champion
- Role
- Head of Sales at Datastride Analytics
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Siddhartha Palecanda
As a strategic business builder with 25+ years of leadership across India, EMEA, and Africa, I help IT services organizations scale faster, sell smarter, and operate leaner. My value lies in converting untapped markets and complex enterprise needs into sustainable, profitable growth—through a blend of consultative sales, operational precision, and deep regional intelligence.I’ve led full P&L for business units exceeding $100M, transformed underperforming operations into high-efficiency engines, and spearheaded GTM strategies that landed multi-million dollar deals across industries like cloud integration, digital transformation, and energy tech. At Ascendum, I tripled headcount across key geographies, turned project delivery into repeatable annuity business, and expanded the company’s footprint across EMEA and APAC with minimal attrition and high margin growth.Now, as Chief Business Officer at Presto, I’m leading AI-powered initiatives that help enterprise clients drive shareholder value, unlock cost savings, and modernize service delivery.Value Proposition:I partner with CXOs to shape market-entry strategies, close high-value deals, and future-proof operations—aligning people, platforms, and performance toward one goal: high-impact, profitable growth.Key Achievements:• Scaled new delivery centers and sales offices across EMEA & APAC• Closed strategic enterprise deals navigating complex stakeholder environments• Built annuity and recurring revenue models that ensured predictable growth• Achieved multiple awards for sales excellence and enterprise turnaround leadershipWhether launching greenfield ventures or revitalizing mature business units, I bring entrepreneurial energy, global market fluency, and a relentless focus on execution.Do reach me out at: s••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Head of Sales
Sep 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Own revenue strategy and execution, scaling the sales organization to deliver consistent and predictable growth. Built and led high-performing teams, developed repeatable sales processes, and expanded into new markets. Drive enterprise customer acquisition and strategic partnerships while aligning go-to-market initiatives with business objectives.
Education
Swiss School of Business and Management
Doctor's Degree, Marketing
Vijaya College, Bengaluru
Bachelor's Degree, Commerce
1992
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Master's Degree, Marketing
St.Joseph College
Master's Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
2000
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