Ravikiran Annaswamy, is a senior industry practitioner with rich experience in managing global technology business, leading value based solution sales and strategic management of innovations and new business models. He has over 16 years of experience at Nokia Siemens Networks and Siemens AG with general management skills and demonstrated business results.
Till recently, he was the Business Head for Applications, Media and Security Solutions for India. He was instrumental in defining the NSN vision for 3G applications and innovative solutions in Indian market. He has a proven track record of achieving sales growth, profitable turn around of businesses, setting up successful product management, large product development & agile service delivery organizations and creating a culture of innovation with in his teams.
He has worked very closely with CXOs in the telecom operators, top leaders in technology and system integration companies across India and Asia pacific. He is a thought leader and speaker at various prestigious international business conferences.
He has done his MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and has graduated from UVCE Bangalore.
He is an engaged Professional volunteer, currently the Membership development head for IEEE Bangalore section. He was the past Chair for IEEE Communication Society for Karnataka and was on Global core team for IEEE Wireless certification.
He has been recognized for his work by several awards: Siemens Director’s award for Innovation, Customer management and Project Execution, IEEE Bangalore - Best volunteer award, Runner up at AIMA’s National Contest for Young Managers and Asia finalist at Global Social Venture Competition conducted by Berkley Haas school of business.