Sandeep is a seasoned ICT industry leader with over 28 years of global experience across India, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. A Harvard alumnus, he has a strong track record in driving business transformation, building billion-dollar enterprises, and leading Go-To-Market strategies.

He spent 18 years at Cisco in senior roles spanning Sales, Strategy, and Customer Experience, leading digital innovation and operational transformation across the region. Currently at Rakuten, Sandeep is focused on leveraging technology to deliver impactful outcomes for customers and partners.

Known for his empowering leadership style, Sandeep emphasizes culture, values, and leadership development, and actively contributes to global industry forums through authored papers and thought leadership.