Vikash Das

About Vikash Das

I\'ve always been drawn to bold ideas and building things that last—whether helping a brand break into new markets, scaling an enterprise from the ground up, or shaping partnerships that open multimillion-euro opportunities across borders.Over the past 15+ years, I\'ve worked at the intersection of growth strategy, public-private collaboration, and increasingly, AI-enabled business transformation.At Talgo, I lead market expansion across Central Asia, helping secure a €57M contract while partnering with governments in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia to shape national rail strategies. I champion AI-enabled business initiatives—from fleet monitoring that delivered €3.5M in savings to procurement analytics that improved ESG sourcing by 30%—proving ROI on digital investments and driving organizational adoption.Earlier at IBM, I contributed to the go-to-market strategy for cybersecurity solutions across Europe, Asia, and LATAM—helping grow market reach by 150% and supporting $8M in new license revenue. That\'s where I learned the impact of combining GTM precision with strategic storytelling.Between IBM and Talgo, I founded Vat Vrikshya, a social enterprise connecting artisan communities with global markets. In 3 years, we scaled to 20+ countries, supported beneficiaries, and redefined what ethical fashion could look like in practice. The Government of India and Facebook featured us as one of four national case studies for digital innovation in social enterprise.I\'ve been recognized by Fortune, Economic Times, Britannica, and Wharton for building impactful, future-ready businesses—but what drives me most is helping organizations scale meaningfully at the intersection of technology, growth, and purpose. What I bring to the table: AI-Enabled Growth Strategy & Market Expansion Public-Private Partnerships & High-Stakes Negotiation Digital Transformation & Go-To-Market Execution Brand Positioning & ESG-Aligned InnovationIf you\'re scaling across emerging markets, driving digital transformation in traditional industries, or navigating complex public-sector partnerships, let\'s connect. Always happy to swap stories about the messy reality of building things that matter.

Experience

1. Director, Business Growth & Strategic Partnerships

   Talgo

   Aug 2022 — Present

Education

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  Master of Science - MS

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

• Young Scientists University

  Doctor Of Excellence

• Universidad Azteca European Programmes

  Doctor of Advance Studies

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

  Certification