"Shomm" Soumya Sinha

Critic
DISC Type : C

Director Sales-MSD at MKS Inc.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Soumya is a senior management professional specializing in techno-commercial leadership and entrepreneurship, particularly within the automotive industry. His experience spans corporate strategy, M&A, and business development at firms like HELLA and Siemens. He holds MBAs from ESCP Business School and the Asian Institute of Technology.

Based on his activities, Soumya appears to be a reflective individual who engages with his professional community. He attends industry events, such as those hosted by the CII, and occasionally shares thoughts on broader life philosophies, like the unpredictable nature of life.

He managed HIKO Technologies, an Indian startup focused on pioneering future technologies in automotive electronics and mobility.

Personality Overview

Precise

Information Seeker

ROI Driven

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Future of Mobility
His role at HIKO Technologies centered on automotive electronics and future technologies for mobility, indicating a deep professional focus in this area.
Corporate Strategy
At HELLA, he held a leadership role in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning, making this a core expertise.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
His experience managing HIKO Technologies, an Indian startup, highlights a strong interest and background in entrepreneurship and building new businesses.

Media Appearances

"Shomm" has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Director Sales-MSD at MKS Inc.
7-2023 - 7-2025
Vice President- Head of Product Management at Spark Minda
7-2020 - 6-2023
Executive Director- HIKO Technologies & Pavna Marketing at HIKO Technologies
5-2014 - 7-2020
Director- Corporate Strategy & Business Development at HELLA
5-2011 - 5-2014
Strategic Account Director- Automotive at Siemens PLM Software

Education

2002 - 2004
MBA from ESCP Business School
2001 - 2003
MBA from Asian Institute of Technology

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Exp : 14 Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director Sales-MSD at MKS Inc.
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Insights For Selling To "Shomm"

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with "Shomm" is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from "Shomm"

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will "Shomm" move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can "Shomm" take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And "Shomm"

Personality Compatibility


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