Amit Thakur

Amit Thakur

VP, Client Relations @ Pod.ai | Global SaaS Customer Success Leader | $20M+ Enterprise Portfolio | Strategic Delivery & GTM Ops | Retention, Expansion & Revenue Growth @ Pod.ai

About

I help SaaS businesses scale globally by leading high-impact client relationships, driving retention, and building commercial engines that fuel long-term growth. Over the past 13+ years, I’ve managed enterprise portfolios exceeding $20M ARR, consistently delivering 95%+ retention and double-digit revenue expansion across multiple regions. My career journey spans building market presence, scaling customer success operations, and aligning GTM strategies to measurable business outcomes. At SHL, I directed global commercial operations, creating and scaling success playbooks that increased retention and drove up to 30% YoY revenue growth in strategic accounts. I also led cross-functional transformation and M&A integration as Chief of Staff, ensuring operational alignment across geographies. At Aspiring Minds, I scaled the AMCAT brand to 400% traffic growth, built new service lines achieving NPS 8.6, expanded into new international markets, and grew SMB revenue by 35% YoY with 82% client retention. Today at Pod.ai, I’m focused on designing scalable client success frameworks, aligning cross-functional teams, and laying the foundation for measurable retention and expansion impact over the next 12 months. My expertise includes: - Enterprise SaaS delivery, renewals, and retention strategy - Global client success playbooks and GTM enablement - Revenue expansion and commercial operations leadership - Cross-functional collaboration to drive customer value I believe sustainable growth comes from a blend of structured execution and deep client partnership. Beyond my role, I’m passionate about mentoring emerging leaders, shaping customer-centric cultures, and exploring how technology can deliver meaningful business impact worldwide.

Country

India

City

Gurgaon

Industry

education management

Skill

team management, market research, business development, crm, management, microsoft office, vendor management, account management, key account management, marketing, lead generation, competitive analysis, customer relationship management, maintaining strong client relationships, marketing management, marketing research, negotiation, customer engagement, performance management, sourcing, event management, spss, target marketing, analysis, solution selling, services marketing, client servicing, business strategy, international business

Experience

Pod.ai

Vice President - Client Relations

Pod.ai

LinkedIn
2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Gurugram, Haryana, India

- Leading the client relations charter for key enterprise SaaS accounts, owning onboarding, delivery, engagement, and renewal strategy.
- Designing and rolling out scalable success frameworks aimed at driving retention, advocacy, and revenue expansion across the global client base.
- Partnering cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Engineering to ensure customer objectives are met through aligned GTM and value-delivery strategies.
- Establishing governance and performance metrics to measure client health, onboarding effectiveness, and expansion readiness.

SHL

Commercial Operations Director

SHL

LinkedIn
2024-1 - 2025-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

Gurugram, Haryana, India

- Directed commercial operations for a $20M+ global enterprise SaaS portfolio, ensuring consistent delivery quality and client satisfaction across strategic segments.
- Built and scaled global client success playbooks that drove 95%+ retention and up to 30% YoY revenue expansion in priority accounts.
- Enabled accurate forecasting and aligned delivery SLAs with customer objectives, improving QBR readiness and internal accountability.

SHL

Chief Of Staff

SHL

LinkedIn
2022-3 - 2024-1 · 1 yr 11 mos

Gurugram, Haryana, India

- Partnered with the executive team to lead company-wide transformation initiatives, streamlining onboarding, delivery coordination, and internal reporting.
- Spearheaded SHL’s acquisition of Eshal Indonesia to expand presence in Southeast Asia, leading strategic evaluation, integration planning, and execution.
- Drove operational efficiency improvements across client success teams, reducing time-to-value and delivery friction.
- Established reporting cadence between executive leadership and client stakeholders to strengthen transparency, trust, and alignment.

Aspiring Minds, an SHL Company

Deputy General Manager

Aspiring Minds, an SHL Company

LinkedIn
2018-9 - 2022-2 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Gurgaon, India

- Scaled the AMCAT brand, achieving 400% traffic growth and 250% increase in paid conversions through targeted campaigns and CX improvements.
- Built and scaled a resume/interview services business, achieving NPS of 8.6 and sustained CSAT of 4.1/5.
- Reduced support resolution time by 60% by introducing streamlined workflows and triaging systems.
- Delivered 100+ webinars for prospective customers, converting 32% of attendees into buyers.

Aspiring Minds

Senior Manager - Corporate Sales

Aspiring Minds

LinkedIn
2016-2 - 2018-8 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Gurgaon, India

- Led a 25-member sales team, delivering 35% YoY revenue growth and 82% client retention in the SMB segment.
- Expanded into Philippines, Malaysia, and Dubai, onboarding 100+ universities within two years.
- Designed an acquisition-to-servicing model that scaled to 3,000+ SMB clients in FY15–16.

Aspiring Minds Pvt Ltd

Manager - Client Servicing

Aspiring Minds Pvt Ltd

LinkedIn
2012-6 - 2016-1 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Gurgaon, India

- Delivered 500+ campus hiring drives across India for over 50 major clients ensuring operational excellence, timely delivery, and client satisfaction.
- Maintained a 78% success ratio in SME client engagements.
- Managed high-touch accounts like Axis Bank, Accenture, Amazon, Cognizant, Philips, Tata Steel, ensuring smooth coordination between hiring teams and assessment delivery.

Amrit Food (A Division of Amrit Corp Limited)

Management Trainee

Amrit Food (A Division of Amrit Corp Limited)

LinkedIn
2011-6 - 2011-7 · 2 mos

Ghaziabad, India

Checked the awareness of Just Milk flavoured milk among retailers in NCR region and than designed various promotion activities for the same.

Pantaloon Retail India Ltd

Trainee

Pantaloon Retail India Ltd

LinkedIn
2009-7 - 2009-8 · 2 mos

Gurgaon, India

Studied Consumer Behaviour at Gurgaon Central Mall.
Customer Profiling.

SHL

Director - Commercial Operations

SHL

LinkedIn
2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Gurugram, Haryana, India

SHL

Chief Of Staff

SHL

LinkedIn
2022-4 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Aspiring Minds

Deputy General Manager - Program Management

Aspiring Minds

LinkedIn
2018-9 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

Gurgaon, India

Aspiring Minds is of the world's leading assessment companies that helps organisations, governments and institutions measure and identify talent. It’s flagship product, AMCAT® is world's Largest Employability Assessment Test.- Conduct user testing, run beta and pilot programs with early stage product to analyse performance and formulate business strategy accordingly.- Work closely with senior management to understand business requirement, solve for process inefficiencies and ensure successful implementation of chosen solutions.- Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration toward business goals.- Quantitatively analyse business data to mine statistical insights.- Managing online brand and product campaigns to raise brand awareness.

SHL

Deputy General Manager

SHL

LinkedIn
2020-7 - 2022-2 · 1 yr 8 mos

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Aspiring Minds, an SHL Company

Senior Manager - Corporate Sales

Aspiring Minds, an SHL Company

LinkedIn
2016-2 - 2018-8 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Gurgaon, India

• Managed the Small and Medium Business (SMB) vertical, leading a team of 25. Achieved a consistent 35% revenue growth for three consecutive years while retaining 82% of clients acquired during the same period. • Established and scaled a new business vertical from scratch in the financial year 2019-20. • Developed a B2C business from the ground up in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Dubai, successfully signing up 100+ universities/colleges within a span of two years. • Successfully acquired 3000+ SMB clients across India in the financial year 2015-16, demonstrating strong business development capabilities. Show less

Aspiring Minds

Manager - Client Servicing

Aspiring Minds

LinkedIn
2012-6 - 2016-1 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Gurgaon, India

• Managing large corporate accounts, client expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction
• Understanding client requirements and conceptualizing a plan to service the client
• Cultivating strong long term relationships with key decision makers
• Liaisoning and coordinating with internal teams for timely delivery of services to the client.
• Event Planning and Management which includes large scale On/Off Campus recruitment drives for various clients across India.

Aspiring Minds, an SHL Company

Deputy General Manager - Program Management

Aspiring Minds, an SHL Company

LinkedIn
2018-9 - 2022-2 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Gurgaon, India

• Led the E-commerce business for the online brand (http://www.myamcat.com), achieving a 400% increase in online traffic, 300% rise in registrations, and 250% growth in sales.
• Established a successful resume writing and interview preparation service business, designing and implementing an effective customer service flow and timelines. Achieved an average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 8.6 and a customer rating of 4.1 for the provided services.
• Streamlined the process and timelines for the customer support team, resulting in a 60% reduction in average resolution time and contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and retention.
• Built and led a B2B sales team in India, overseeing their recruitment, training, and operations to ensure successful implementation of business strategies.
• Conceptualized and delivered 100+ webinars to potential customers, achieving an attendee-to-sale conversion rate of 32%.

Aspiring Minds, an SHL Company

Manager - Client Servicing

Aspiring Minds, an SHL Company

LinkedIn
2012-6 - 2016-1 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Gurgaon, India

• Planned and Conducted 500+ Campus Drives (PAN India) for 50+ KEY/SME Clients • Serviced SME clients with success ratio of 78% • Key Accounts Managed: Axis Bank, Accenture, Philips, Mindtree, Genpact, Capgemini, Amazon, Cognizant and Tata Steel

AMRIT CORP. LTD

Management Trainee

AMRIT CORP. LTD

LinkedIn
2011-6 - 2011-7 · 2 mos

Ghaziabad, India

Checked the awareness of Just Milk flavoured milk among retailers in NCR region and than designed various promotion activities for the same.

Education

Lovely Professional University

Lovely Professional University

LinkedIn

BBA-MBA (Dual), Marketing

2007 - 2012 · 5 yrs
Sir Padampat Singhania Education Center

Sir Padampat Singhania Education Center

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1993 - 2007 · 14 yrs
Sir Padampat Singhania Education Center

Sir Padampat Singhania Education Center

1993 - 2007 · 14 yrs
Lovely Professional University

Lovely Professional University

BBA-MBA (Dual), Marketing

2007 - 2012 · 5 yrs

Amit Thakur's Contact Information

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