Amit Talpade

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Head of Delivery - UK Portfolio at Ciklum

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Amit Talpade is an entrepreneurial business leader with over two decades of experience in digital transformation, P&L management, and client services for Fortune 500 companies. He has a proven record of managing portfolios worth over $160M annually across the US, Europe, and India. People who have worked with him describe him as competitive, smart, and a quick learner.

He possesses a deep appreciation for global business cultures, developed through extensive international work. His professional interests are centered on major enterprise technology, reflecting a focus on driving innovation and large-scale industry solutions for clients in sectors like manufacturing, energy, and logistics.

He is a graduate of the SP Jain Institute of Management & Research and holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Sardar Patel College of Engineering.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Friendly But Fast

Persuasive

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.  They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Global P&L Management
Directly responsible for the profit and loss of a large portfolio of over 45 accounts with annual revenues exceeding $160 million.
Energy & Utilities Tech
Has deep expertise delivering complex technology programs and solutions for clients in the Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Renewables sectors.
Large Deal Structuring
Experienced in leading business development, bid management, and solution architecture for large, multi-tower technology and consulting deals.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Head of Delivery - UK Portfolio at Ciklum
6-2023 - 1-2025
Head Business Development - Products and Resources Global Growth Mkts at Cognizant
1-2022 - 5-2023
Head of Industry Solutions Group - Product & Resources at Cognizant
11-2014 - 12-2021
Engagement Delivery Partner - E&U Practice - Utilities West & Oil & Gas at Cognizant
4-2008 - 8-2010
Lead Solution Architect - Strategic Solutions at Tata Consultancy Services

Education

2000 - 2001
PGDIT from SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research
1994 - 1998
B.E Mech from Sardar Patel College of Engineering

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Insights For Selling To Amit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amit is

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

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amit move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Amit take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Amit

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