Ulliyada Bopanna

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Global Vice President : Product and Brand Strategy at Samsonite

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Personality Overview

Curious But Skeptical

ROI Driven

Friendly But Slow

They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell

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Work History

11-2025
Global Vice President : Product and Brand Strategy at Samsonite
1-2022 - 12-2025
Vice President - Design & Innovation : Samsonite North America at Samsonite
12-2019 - 1-2022
Head of Design & Creative Director : Samsonite North America at Samsonite
8-2016 - 8-2018
Adjunct Professor at Academy of Art University
5-2015 - 4-2017
Creative Director at Dualitas

Education

2005 - 2008
Masters from Academy of Art University
2001 - 2004
Bachelors from Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology

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Exp : 19 Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Global Vice President : Product and Brand Strategy at Samsonite
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Insights For Selling To Ulliyada

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence

DONT's

  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ulliyada is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ulliyada

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ulliyada move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Ulliyada take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Ulliyada

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