Akhil Ahuja

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Principal, Client Solutions at Zinnia

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Overview

Akhil Ahuja is a strategic leader in InsurTech at Zinnia, specializing in client solutions, transformation, and process improvement. With a background at Deloitte Consulting and a Masters in International Business, he excels at resolving complex enterprise challenges. He holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification and is described by colleagues as detail-oriented, composed, and a smart manager.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Imaginative

Believer

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

InsurTech Innovation
His career is dedicated to transforming the insurance industry, particularly Life & Annuities, by leveraging technology to solve complex challenges.
Strategic Client Solutions
As Principal of Client Solutions, he specializes in identifying client needs and architecting IT solutions to drive business value and efficiency.
Process Optimization
A certified Six Sigma Black Belt, he has a proven focus on streamlining business processes, enhancing productivity, and optimizing operational efficiencies for enterprises.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2024
Principal, Client Solutions at Zinnia
8-2021 - 4-2024
Senior Product Manager at Zinnia
2-2018 - 8-2021
Business Solutions Advisor at Zinnia
3-2014 - 2-2018
Manager at Deloitte Consulting LLP
4-2010 - 3-2014
Senior Business Analyst at DXC Technology

Education

2004 - 2006
Masters Program in International Business from Symbiosis Institute of International Business
2001 - 2004
Bachelor of Management & Information Technology from Punjabi University

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Insights For Selling To Akhil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akhil is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akhil

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akhil move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Akhil take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Akhil

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