Shivakumar G

About Shivakumar G

With close to two decades of experience directing the P&L of the Education Business, I bring a wealth of expertise to the forefront. As an accomplished sales professional with a comprehensive background in process consulting and delivery management, I currently hold a pivotal position driving Salesforce\'s education business in India. In this capacity, I oversee sales, operations, and delivery teams, meticulously addressing the requirements of our esteemed customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.In my current role, I hold dual responsibilities. Firstly, as the P&L leader, I am dedicated to managing the overall growth and profitability of the education Business Unit. This involves supporting customers and partners in building capacity and capabilities across the Salesforce product portfolio. Secondly, as the Talent Development leader, I actively collaborate with stakeholders such as government and academic skilling agencies at both central and state levels. This collaboration aims to cultivate industry-ready talent in the market, ensuring that our customers and partners benefit from a skilled workforce. My passion lies in bridging the gap between education and industry needs, fostering a well-prepared and dynamic workforce for the future.As a Sales Leader with P&L responsibility, my approach is rooted in a results-oriented and strategic mindset. I am committed to maintaining a seamless balance between financial success and the delivery of unparalleled customer value.

Experience

1. Director, Partner Enablement Practitioner Leader, South Asia, Salesforce

   Salesforce

   Mar 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Focus on helping our partners build and scale their Salesforce practices, expand capacity and capability, and drive stronger reseller partner enablement—all with a singular goal: delivering customer outcomes that demonstrate the power of the Salesforce platform at scale.

Education

• B.N.BHADUR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing Management

  2003 — 2005

• N.I.E.COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer sciences

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Business Development
• New Business Development
• Lead Generation
• Vendor Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership
• Account Management
• Pre-Sales