Amar A.

Commander
DISC Type : D

SVP - Strategic Initiatives & Global Partnerships at Firstsource

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Amar is a growth-focused leader with over two decades of experience in global partnerships and strategic growth. As SVP at Firstsource, he spearheads the UnBPO™ charter, leveraging AI and technology to redefine business process outsourcing. Colleagues describe him as driven, outcome-focused, and a natural leader with methodical brilliance.

Outside of his executive role, Amar is a dedicated father to twins, having taken a career break to be a full-time parent. During that time, his pursuits included pro bono consulting, voracious reading, and purposeful travel. He also has an interest in purposeful networking and continuous learning.

Unique fact: He once listed his official role as "Chief Dad Officer to spirited twin co-CEOs of the household" during a career break.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Decisive

Strong-Willed

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

UnBPO™ Strategy
He leads the UnBPO™ charter at Firstsource, frequently posting about its goal to revolutionize outsourcing with an AI-first approach and technology arbitrage.
AI-driven Innovation
An avowed "AI Philomath, " he drives initiatives using Agentic Automation and Large Work Models, highlighted by recent investments in AI companies like Lyzr AI.
Strategic Technology Partnerships
His career focuses on fostering global partnerships with technology providers, GSIs, and consulting firms to drive growth and maximize shared value.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2025
SVP - Strategic Initiatives & Global Partnerships at Firstsource
6-2024 - 5-2025
Full-time parenting at Career Break
9-2022 - 5-2024
Vice President - Global Partnerships at Uniphore
11-2021 - 9-2022
Executive Director (Global Hi-Tech & ITO BU) at Concentrix
10-2017 - 11-2021
Sr. Client Partner & Portfolio Leader at Tech Mahindra

Education

2020 - 2020
Executive Education from University of Washington Bothell School of Business
2001 - 2004
Bachelor's of Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University

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Insights For Selling To Amar

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amar is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amar

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amar move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Amar take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Amar

Personality Compatibility


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