Akhilesh Ayer

Head, Research & Analytics at WNS Global Services

Akhilesh Ayer is the current head of research and analytics at WNS Global Services. Akhilesh has over 15 years of experience in the field and has worked for some of the biggest names in the industry.

Akhilesh started their career at GENPACT in 2002, where they quickly rose through the ranks to become the research practice lead and strategic marketing leader. In this role, they were responsible for establishing and rapidly expanding the research practice, as well as overseeing the commercial growth and staff recruitment and development. Under Akhilesh's leadership, the practice grew to service all of the firm's businesses and global brands, doubling growth year-on-year.

In 2006, Akhilesh left GENPACT to setup and lead the strategic marketing function at a third-party global outsourcer. The blueprint they developed was extremely successful, culminating in substantial revenue growth and a listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Akhilesh's extensive experience and proven track record makes him the perfect person to head up research and analytics at WNS Global Services. Akhilesh is constantly looking for ways to improve processes and deliver value to clients, which has resulted in WNS becoming one of the leading providers of research and analytics services in the world.

Akhilesh Ayer has an MBA from the University of Mumbai, a B.E. from BVM - Birla, and a Six Sigma - Green Belt Certification from GE. Akhilesh also has an MDP in Business Process Re-engineering from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

Their manager is Gautam Barai, Chief Operating Officer. Some of their coworkers include Yogendra Goyal - Executive Vice President & Head of Sales, North America, Suhrid Brahma - Chief Technology Officer, and Gauri Puri - Business Unit Head, Life Sciences & Healthcare Administration.

Timeline

  • Head, Research & Analytics

    Current role

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