Akhilesh Ayer

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DISC Type : DI

Chief Executive Officer at Cactus Communications

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Akhilesh Ayer is the Chief Executive Officer of Cactus Communications, leveraging over two decades of experience in building global businesses, managing P&L, and driving digital transformation. He previously led the Data, Analytics, AI & Research unit at WNS. Colleagues and peers have described him as a dynamic and strategic leader.

Outside of his corporate roles, Akhilesh appreciates nature and culture, having recently traveled through the Scottish Highlands and the English countryside. He values spending quality time with his family, whether at home or traveling together, and was energized and inspired by attending a massive Coldplay concert.

He delivered a keynote address at an MIT conference about using big data to transform global governance and improve public services.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Achievement-Oriented

Persuasive

They like to keep things under control.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

AI in Academia
He is focused on advancing AI-led offerings, such as Paperpal, to empower researchers, enhance writing quality, and make scholarly communication more efficient and impactful.
Accessible Knowledge
He advocates for making research accessible to everyone, regardless of linguistic or technological barriers, and champions "Community over Commercialization" in open access publishing.
Data-Driven Cultures
Believes organizations must combine technology with a cultural mindset shift, from the C-suite to business users, to make decisions based on data rather than experience alone.

Media Appearances

Cactus Communications appoints Akhilesh Ayer as new CEO. Featured in ANI News

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Cactus Communications appoints Akhilesh Ayer as new CEO. Featured in PR Newswire

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Cactus Communications appoints Akhilesh Ayer as new CEO. Featured in Business Standard

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Work History

9-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Cactus Communications
3-2011 - 5-2024
EVP & Global BU Head - WNS Triange (Data, Analytics, AI & Research Business Unit), WNS at WNS Global Services
11-2009 - 2-2011
Director at G&A
9-2006 - 10-2009
Chief Operating Officer, Investment Banking at McGladrey Capital Markets (India)
6-2002 - 9-2006
Research Practice Lead, Strategic Marketing Leader at GENPACT

Education

1996 - 1998
MBA from University of Mumbai
1991 - 1995
B.E. from BVM - Birla

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Insights For Selling To Akhilesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akhilesh is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akhilesh

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akhilesh move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Akhilesh take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Akhilesh

Personality Compatibility


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