Infosys has appointed Sharad Parmar as the Senior Director, Global Alliances – Southeast Asia & APAC, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its partner ecosystem and accelerating AI-first digital transformation initiatives across the region. Bringing over three decades of experience in alliance sales and partner enablement, Sharad’s leadership is expected to play a crucial role in advancing Infosys’s growth and innovation goals in Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific market.
“His appointment is set to bolster Infosys’s partner ecosystem and AI-first digital initiatives across the Southeast Asia and APAC regions,” underscoring the significance of his new role in driving collaborative business outcomes and regional digital strategy.
Before joining Infosys, Sharad served as a Business Adviser & Partner GTM Consultant at Cosmos Consulting Services Limited. There, he provided strategic support to emerging IoT and cybersecurity startups operating across India, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, helping them scale and strengthen their market presence. His role involved guiding these companies through complex go-to-market strategies and fostering impactful alliances.
Sharad’s most notable stint was with Intel Corporation, where he spent 25 years in various leadership roles, culminating as Director for Partners & Alliances Sales, Programs & Operations – APAC. In that capacity, he led high-performing teams and built robust partnerships in the domains of AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, contributing to more than $1.5 billion in revenue. His time at Intel demonstrated his capability to drive growth through strategic collaboration and innovative solutions across a diverse technology landscape.
“Sharad played a strategic role at Cosmos Consulting Services Limited as a Business Adviser & Partner GTM Consultant, where he supported IoT and cybersecurity startups across India, South Asia, and Southeast Asia,” reflecting his deep engagement with next-generation technology ventures in the region.
He began his professional journey at Wipro, serving as End Customer (Vertical) Sales Manager – India, where he laid the groundwork for a career that would evolve into senior leadership roles at global technology firms.
With proven expertise in partner transformation, ecosystem development, and digital innovation, Sharad’s appointment is poised to enhance Infosys’s strategic alliances and support its expansion across high-growth markets in Asia.
