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Pinal Gandhi

Pinal Gandhi

London, UK

Commercially focused and driven operator with exceptional work ethic delivering business outcomes in start-up and corporate environments.

VICE PRESIDENT at Teradata

Open to Remote
Open to Relocation
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    Background

    Loyal, authentic, and compassionate Executive Leader with experience delivering excellence in both start-up and corporate environments in big data, professional services, and software sectors. Co-founded and scaled pioneering Big Data analytics company as Chief Operating Officer, securing venture investments and leading the exit strategy resulting in successful acquisition by Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC).


    Job experience

    • October 2017 - present
      VICE PRESIDENT
      Teradata
      London, UK

      Led global alliances and partnerships for Teradata's Consulting division, established and executed system integrator and consulting partner strategy, and supported consulting function through partnership expertise. Managed strategic system integration partners to drive joint business growth.

    • July 2016 - October 2017
      VP BUSINESS OPERATIONS INTERNATIONAL
      Teradata
      London, UK

      Directed international business operations at Think Big Analytics, a global business analytics consultancy after Teradata acquired Big Data Partnership in 2016. Safeguarded smooth transition with minimal employee attrition while driving continued growth of the Think Big Analytics segment across the international region, enabling rapid expansion from 5 to 17 countries across EMEA and APAC within the first year.

    • January 2012 - July 2016
      CO-FOUNDER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
      Big Data Partnership
      London, UK

      Provided operational leadership and drove implementation and efficiencies across rapidly growing team. Formulated and executed company-wide strategic objectives, business plan, operating structures and processes, while overseeing core business functions, including marketing, HR, legal, finance, IT and commercial operations.

    • August 2007 - May 2012
      HEAD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
      Make Positive (acquired by Sabio)
      London, UK
    • October 2003 - June 2007
      MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
      Atos
      London, UK

    Education

    • University of Surrey
      BSc (Hons) Computing & Mathematical Sciences
      - present