IBM has announced the elevation of Siddhesh Naik to Executive Director – Growth Markets & Partner Ecosystem, Technology Sales for India / South Asia. In this expanded capacity, Naik assumes a broadened strategic mandate to accelerate client adoption across emerging markets, drive enterprise technology sales, and scale IBM’s regional partner ecosystem.
With over 27 years of leadership across the information technology and enterprise solutions landscape, Naik brings extensive cross-functional expertise spanning large-scale sales leadership, brand management, channel ecosystems, and business operations:
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IBM (24+ Years): Held multiple high-impact leadership roles driving sales strategy, brand management, and enterprise technology adoption across India, South Asia, and regional markets, establishing deep ecosystem relationships and sustained revenue growth.
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Lenovo: Led enterprise client engagements and partner operations, reinforcing strategic channel networks and multi-segment market delivery.
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Tata Motors: Managed commercial operations and regional distribution early in his career, establishing a rigorous foundation in operational execution and market expansion.
In his new role, Naik will focus on driving enterprise technology transformation, scaling partner-led go-to-market motions, and accelerating growth across key emerging markets in the India / South Asia region.

