Chaitanya Garikapati

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Head of Data & Analytics at Mars

Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Chaitanya Garikapati is a seasoned data and analytics leader at Mars with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation. A keynote speaker on AIs future, he has a Master of Science from Bowling Green State University and previously led global analytics teams at GSK and LOréal, focusing on creating high-impact, scalable business intelligence solutions.

He is an award-winning executive, having received the AI100 Award for his significant advancements in the field of enterprise AI.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Systematic

Not Easily Convinced

It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.  They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

AI-Driven Futures
As a keynote speaker on "Data Transformation: Paving the Way for an AI Driven Future, " he focuses on integrated strategy and leadership to unlock AI's potential.
Agentic AI
He shows a keen interest in the next generation of AI systems, having attended conferences and analyzed frameworks like Walmart's "SuperAgents. "
Human-centric Innovation
He believes technology alone doesn't create value, emphasizing a human-first and business-led approach to AI transformation and innovation at Mars.

Media Appearances

Chaitanya has no verified media appearances

Work History

Head of Data & Analytics at Mars
Global Head of Commercial Data & Analytics at GSK
AVP - Head of Business Intelligence Analytics & Reporting at L'Oréal
Previous Work History at Various Companies

Education

Master of Science - MS from Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science - BS from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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Insights For Selling To Chaitanya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chaitanya is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chaitanya

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chaitanya move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Chaitanya take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Chaitanya

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