M Praveen Acharya

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DISC Type : cdi

VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering at Capgemini Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

M. Praveen Acharya serves as the VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering at Capgemini, leveraging over 36 years of experience in VLSI design and engineering business management. A BE graduate from Anna University, he specializes in global strategy, delivery, and high-value engagements for platinum accounts.

In a 2019 interview, he shared that his fathers career as a radio engineer for Murphy Radio sparked his initial interest in electronics. This early exposure at home laid the foundation for his extensive career in the semiconductor industry.

He appeared as a guest on Capgeminis "Techipedia Series" podcast to discuss the rise of the semiconductor industry and the impact of AI.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Friendly Yet Blunt

Fast Follower

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Semiconductor Industry
As a frequent panelist and podcast guest, he discusses India's role in the global semiconductor landscape, including R&D, manufacturing, and design technology evolution.
VLSI Design
His career is rooted in VLSI design and engineering. He actively seeks proven VLSI engineering leaders to drive growth and innovation at Capgemini.
AI's Impact on Tech
He has spoken publicly on the impact of artificial intelligence on the semiconductor industry, highlighting its transformative role in a podcast for Capgemini.

Media Appearances

Rise of The Semiconductor Industries – Capgemini Techipedia Series (Episode featuring M Praveen Acharya, VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering, Capgemini Engineering). Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Work History

4-2022 - 12-2024
VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering at Capgemini Engineering
11-2018 - 1-2022
Vice President, Global Delivery for Semiconductor Services @ Semiconductor Sector of Portfolio BU at Cyient
4-2015 - 10-2018
Senior Vice President, APAC Semiconductor Div at Synapse DA
6-2012 - 11-2014
Director & VP (Digital BU) at Sankalp & KPIT Semiconductor Pvt Ltd
9-2011 - 5-2012
CEO at Sankalp & KPIT Semiconductor Pvt Ltd

Education

1982 - 1986
BE from Anna University Chennai

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Exp : 36 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Leadership Designation : VP & Global Delivery Head for Semicon Engineering at Capgemini Engineering
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Insights For Selling To M Praveen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build rapport slwly without rushing, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them
  • Let them lead the discussion, create opportunities for them to speak if they are not very forthcoming

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously. They are easily deterred
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid long presentations and just 'high-level' value proposition, dive into the details

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with M Praveen is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from M Praveen

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will M Praveen move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can M Praveen take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And M Praveen

Personality Compatibility


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