Akshoy Upal

Akshoy Upal has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Akshoy is currently employed as a Senior Client Success Manager at Statista, where they efficiently manage and retains a portfolio of 150 corporate and academic clients. Akshoy also conducts informative webinars to share platform expertise and maintain positive relationships with sales teams and clients.

Prior to their current position, Akshoy worked as a Senior Programme Consultant at the Berlin School of Business & Innovation (BSBI), where they played a vital role in driving growth through the recruitment process and providing tailored career advice to students and parents.

Akshoy also has experience in sales and account management, having worked as a Channel Manager and Territory Manager at HDB Financial Services Ltd. Akshoy successfully streamlined operations, implemented financial product strategies, and generated new business opportunities through vendor onboarding projects.

Before joining HDB Financial Services Ltd., Akshoy served as a Deputy Manager in Retail Banking at HDFC Bank, where they effectively communicated targets, improved promotional strategies, and implemented strategies to enhance program performance.

Their earlier roles include Sales Executive at Infinity Cars Pvt Ltd, where they developed channel partners and initiated new business opportunities, and Sales Consultant at Honda Cars India Ltd (Arya Honda), where they collaborated with sales teams, conducted vehicle presentations, and improved customer service programs.

Akshoy's career began as a Sales Trainee at UL Automall (I) Pvt Ltd, where they managed customer requirements and maintained a database of enquiries for car loans.

Akshoy Upal has a diverse education history. In 2019, they enrolled in the Berlin School of Business & Innovation (BSBI) and completed a Global MBA with a focus on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies in 2021. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2014, they pursued an Executive MBA with a specialization in Marketing at the ITM Group of Institutions. Before their Executive MBA, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media from the University of Mumbai, during the period of 2009 to 2012.

In addition to their formal education, Akshoy Upal has also earned several certifications. In 2022, they completed the "Coaching and Developing Employees" course from LinkedIn. Akshoy obtained a certification in "'Near Me' Marketing" from Uberall in 2021. The same year, they acquired the "Certified Blockchain Expert" certification from the Blockchain Council. Akshoy also completed courses such as "Becoming Head of Sales" (LinkedIn), "Project Management Professional (PMP)" (Project Management Institute), and "Transformational Leadership" (LinkedIn) in 2021. In 2020, they participated in the "Executive Education and Leadership Development Program" offered by LSBF - London School of Business & Finance (LSBF). Additionally, Akshoy obtained certifications in "Professional Scrum Master 1" and "Professional Scrum Product Owner 1" from Scrum.org in 2020. Akshoy also completed the "Executive Data Science Specialization" from The Johns Hopkins University and acquired certifications in "Microsoft Excel Advanced" (Udemy) and "What is Data Science" (Coursera) in 2020. Finally, in 2021, they obtained a certification in "Local SEO" from Semrush.