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Rishan Barat

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General Manager l US SME&C Industries at Microsoft
📍 Greater Philadelphia, United States

Rishan Barat is a General Manager at Microsoft, where he leads the US Mid-Market organization for the Retail, Manufacturing, and Public Sector industries. His career includes leadership roles at Oracle and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Colleagues describe him as an inspiring, personable, and creative leader with a strong work ethic.

Originally from South Africa, Rishan is passionate about diverse cultures and new challenges. He is an avid mountaineer who pushes his personal limits through extreme endurance events. He actively shares insights on leadership and personal growth through his own podcast series, "Leadership Conversations with Inspirational People".

He recently completed the 29029 Rainier Challenge, climbing the equivalent elevation of Mount Everest (29,000 feet) in just 36 hours.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
General Manager l US SME&C Industries
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Philadelphia, United States
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Leadership & Growth
He hosts a podcast on leadership and advocates for shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset, believing leaders scale impact through people, not just strategy.
AI Innovation
He speaks about moving beyond AI experimentation to realize true business outcomes, emphasizing the combination of technology, people, and strong partnerships to succeed.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
General Manager l US SME&C Industries
Microsoft
1-2012 - 3-2020
Regional Vice President - Mid Atlantic
Oracle
1-2011 - 1-2012
Sales Leader - Enterprise Business
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
6-2008 - 12-2010
National Sales Team Lead
Sage
1-2008 - 11-2010
Business Owner
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Education
Executive Leadership Program
Harvard Business School
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