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Abhijit (Abhi) Abhyankar

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Partnerships Alliances & Channel Head for APJ at Darktrace
📍 The Rocks, New South Wales, Australia

As Head of Partnerships for APJ at Darktrace, Abhijit leverages over two decades of experience to drive the adoption of CyberAI. He recently led Darktraces transformation to a 100% channel-focused GTM strategy. People who have worked with him describe him as optimistic, innovative, a go-getter, and entrepreneurial, with excellent communication skills.

Abhijit is a proud father, recently celebrating his daughters acceptance into Columbia University. Known for his "wicked sense of humour, " he brings energy and fun to his professional relationships. He once took a dedicated career break to find and pursue his "Ikigai, " a Japanese concept for ones purpose in life.

Unique Fact: He spearheaded the complete transformation of Darktraces APJ sales model from less than 10% partner-led to 100% in under two years.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Partnerships Alliances & Channel Head for APJ
Location
The Rocks, New South Wales, Australia
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Priorities

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Channel Transformation
He recently led the strategic shift for Darktrace in APJ, moving from a direct sales model to a 100% partner-led GTM strategy to increase market reach.
Strategic Alliances
His role is centered on building a robust partner ecosystem, forging strong relationships with companies like Microsoft and DXC Technology to enhance customer value.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Partnerships Alliances & Channel Head for APJ
Darktrace
1-2024 - 2-2025
Partnerships Alliances & Channels Head ANZ
Darktrace
11-2023 - 1-2024
Personal goal pursuit
Career Break
4-2010 - 10-2023
Vice President of Sales
Mphasis
5-2008 - 4-2010
Director Sales ANZ
Birlasoft
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Media appearances

Darktrace Bolsters APJ Senior Leadership Team with Promotion of Abhi Abhyankar to Head of Partnerships, Alliances & Channel. Featured in KBI Media
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Darktrace bolsters APJ senior leadership team with promotion of Abhi Abhyankar to Head of Partnerships, Alliances & Channel. Featured in Darktrace (official news site)
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Education
2016 - 2016
Sales Process and Design Thinking
UC Berkeley Extension
1990 - 1995
Bachelor of Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
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