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Kunal Malhotra

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APAC Transitions Lead at IBM
📍 Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Kunal is the APAC Transitions Lead at IBM, a global business transformation leader with 24 years of experience driving multi-million dollar growth across APAC, the US, and EMEA. He holds a PGDBM from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and is often described by colleagues as a flexible, detail-oriented, and strategic leader.

While his career focuses on technology and finance, Kunals background includes a three-year diploma in Hotel Management, suggesting a strong foundation in hospitality. He is passionate about mentorship, actively coaching leaders and championing global leadership programs to develop high-performing teams.

He recently completed the 2025 IBM WatsonX Challenge, focusing on the future of autonomous, purpose-driven Agentic AI.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
APAC Transitions Lead
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Personality Overview

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Fast But Analytical
Quality Focused

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Priorities

Topics Kunal cares about

Generative AI Implementation
Recently earned multiple IBM certifications in Generative AI and WatsonX, and is a champion for developing Gen AI delivery capability within his organization.
Global Business Transformation
His entire career is focused on orchestrating large-scale transitions, setting up thousands of FTEs, and partnering with C-Suite executives on strategic growth initiatives.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
APAC Transitions Lead
IBM
12-2019 - 9-2023
Vice President India Transitions Head - Digital Marketing, Social Media, T&S, Inside Sales
Accenture
4-2017 - 11-2019
Service Delivery Operations Lead (AVP)
Accenture
4-2016 - 4-2017
Assistant Vice President - Project Management
Accenture
2-2010 - 4-2016
Insurance Transitions Lead - BFSI - Assistant Vice President
Genpact India
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Education
2009 - 2011
PGDBM
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
2015 - 2016
Certified Practitioner
Prince 2
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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