Ashu Thakur has over 15 years of experience in engineering sales, business development, and strategic consulting across various industries, particularly in the government sector. Currently at NEC Corporation since April 2019, Ashu focuses on HPC business development and presales for the Asia-Pacific region, as well as serving as a global consultant for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) in the EMEA market. Prior experience includes roles at Gemalto, where Ashu managed national business development and key government relationships, and at Binary Semantics Ltd., where account strategies were developed to maximize revenue. Additional roles in sales for government accounts at HCL Infosystems Ltd. and early career positions at Coral Telecom, Gallup, and Tripple M Electronics have equipped Ashu with a comprehensive skill set in market research and customer satisfaction analysis. Educational background includes a PGDBM in Marketing and International Business from J K Business School.