Kartheek Telkar

About Kartheek Telkar

With over 20 years of experience in driving business and operational excellence across supply chain, service delivery, retail, Cloud, Sales Ops, finance & accounting (F&A), risk and compliance, workforce management (WFM), and program/project management, I specialize in transforming complex operations into scalable, high-performing ecosystems.My expertise lies in optimizing global operations within Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and shared services environments, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and superior customer outcomes. I am passionate about designing and executing strategic initiatives that enhance business agility, workforce productivity, and service delivery excellence.Holding industry-recognized certifications—including SCM, Cloud, Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Negotiation Professional, Advanced IACCM, PMP, Generative AI Fundamentals, and Cisco UCS—I bring a unique blend of strategic acumen, process re-engineering, and technology-driven innovation. I excel in driving large-scale transformation, operational resilience, and continuous improvement, ensuring organizations remain competitive in an evolving business landscape.Key Focus Areas: Customer Deal Desk/Contract Management Strategic Leadership & Transformation Service Delivery & Shared Services Optimization Process Re-engineering & Workflow Management Risk, Compliance & Quality Assurance Customer/Client Success & Scalable InnovationsIndustry expertise spans Healthcare, Networking, Supply Chain, Quote to Cash, Procure to Pay, SaaS, Payroll, Cloud, B2B, B2C, FP & A, and HRO.

Experience

1. VP Global Delivery & Strategic Sales Ops

   Accenture

   Sep 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Lead global delivery and operations across multiple capabilities in supply chain domain - Revenue Management, Demand planning, Order Management, and Partner enablement, ensuring scalable and efficient execution2. Drive strategic client engagements and key account management to strengthen relationships, influence outcomes, and enable business growth3. Oversee opportunity pipeline hygiene, forecasting accuracy, and commercial governance to support revenue realization and operational predictability4. Build and lead a high-performing organization of key professionals across geographies. Partner with executive stakeholders to translate business strategy into operational frameworks, performance metrics, and execution roadmaps. Champion operational excellence, continuous improvement, and capability development to enhance service quality, driving AI adoption and business impact.