Rahul Sahgal
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Rahul is the founder and CEO of Annik, one of the leading Data Analytics outsourcing companies in India. Having spent 10 years in the US working with some of the Global Leaders in Market Research, he started the company upon his return to India. Initially providing software development services, he started offering data services in 2002 after which the company quickly grew from less than 20 to over 200 in a couple of years. Today, with over 1000+ employees, Annik is recognized as a pioneer in the KPO space. Having grown up in different countries and having attended various international schools, he has an appreciation for different cultures. He is fluent in English, Hindi and French. Rahul holds a Master's Degree in Physics from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA and a Bachelor's Degree in the same subject from Hindu College, University of Delhi.

Sandeep Bhatia
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

22 years’ experience across Operations and Quality in Manufacturing and IT/ITES segment. He has been with Annik since 2006 and leads all Operations, Process Reengineering, Enabling functions & Quality. He is an engineering graduate from a premier university in India and has been working in the BPO & Analytics domain since last 14 years. Sandeep is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt from GE-US and a Master Black Belt at Genpact. He has also lead multiple transitions, set up new sites and worked in Business Development.

Justin Tomboulian
SENIOR PARTNER, GLOBAL SALES & MARKETING

Justin brings nearly 14 years of niche global experience in the IT industry with software and systems product management, architecture, development, deployment and operation, all with focus on process and system excellence. Formerly, he was IT Director for Microsoft Japan, where as an expert in Pacific Rim cross-cultural business connection, he managed overall Japan sales & marketing business infrastructure strategy & successful enterprise-wide solution implementation to enable higher workforce productivity, reduce costs, and fuel revenue growth. Based in Seattle, Washington, Justin is originally from Vancouver, Canada and earned a Bachelor of Commerce in M.I.S. with a concentration in Japanese from the University of Calgary.

Kristin Luck
CHIEF MARKETING CONSULTANT

Kristin Luck is a serial entrepreneur and a globetrotting internationally recognized keynote speaker on marketing measurement. She’s a futurist and growth hacking expert, specializing in nontraditional marketing and branding strategies, and regularly contributes to both the commercial (Fast Company, Forbes) and academic press (Research World, Journal of Brand Strategy) where she explores emerging marketing and research methods. Kristin is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 sales and marketing experts to follow on social media. She most recently served as a partner and President/CMO of Decipher until its acquisition in 2014 and currently works as a growth strategy consultant for early and mid-stage companies preparing for funding or acquisition.

Ray Yashwant Nath
GLOBAL CONSULTING LEADER

Ray has 14+ years of experience in Operations. He is a certified black belt from GE. Ray holds a B.A degree in Statistics Advanced. He is people oriented and has a positive approach in life. He believes in structural planning and factual analysis.

Ajay Takroo
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Ajay has 15+ years of experience in global operations delivery for IT/ITeS Industry. Ajay holds a B.Com degree and is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt. He is a good team player who builds enthusiasm and motivation in the team. He adapts to change swiftly and is a quick decision maker.

Ranjan Kapur

Ranjan Kapur is currently the Country Manager-WPP India. Ranjan took charge as the Country Manager, WPP in 2004. Ranjan is a veteran of the advertising business having spent 38 years with Ogilvy. He was Chairman of Ogilvy India from 1993 to 2003 and is largely credited with its turnaround and accelerated growth which led to it becoming India's largest communications group. Ranjan is currently a Director on the board of Pidilite Industries, Annik Technologies, Abbott India Ltd., among others. In his personal capacity, Ranjan is involved in the development of technology based on line and mobile services companies. Ranjan was born in Lahore on 25 November, 1942 and holds a holds a Master's degree in Arts (English) from Delhi University and a degree in Advanced Advertising Studies from the Advertising Agencies Association of America.

Vikas Srivastava

Vikas, Partner with Luthra & Luthra Law Office, heads the Direct Tax Practice and has over 25 years of experience in the area of Corporate Taxation, both domestic and international. He has in-depth understanding of the impact of tax treaties, inbound & outbound investments, transfer pricing regulations, corporate and expatriate taxation. He holds significant experience in rendering advisory services to leading private equity funds/Venture Capital on Formulation of Entry and Exit Strategies, Acquisition, Investments, Fund Structuring, Management Company Structure, Establishment of Indian advisory entity etc. He also advises on tax matters of all hues and represents clients in transfer pricing proceedings and Mutual Agreement Procedures.

Ashish Dhawan

Ashish Dhawan, a leading Private Equity investor and Head of the $2Bn VC fund ChrysCapital, is a significant investor in Annik. Before he co-founded ChrysCapital in April 1999, Dhawan was investing proprietary capital in the Risk Arbitrage Group at Goldman Sachs. He worked at GP Investments, a $1 billion private equity fund in Brazil, and prior to that, he worked at McCown De Leeuw & Co., a $1.2 billion private equity firm focused on middle-market buyouts. Also, he had a stint at the Mergers Group at Wasserstein Perella. He received an MBA with distinction from the Harvard Business School and a BS in applied mathematics and economics with magna cum laude honours from Yale University.

Sweta Singh Rai
VICE PRESIDENT, HR

She has studied Economic Honors from Delhi University and holds a post-graduate diploma in Personnel Management from XISS Ranchi, and brings over 14 years of rich & diverse experience in Human Resources. Her last stint was with XecuteHR Solutions in HR strategy services. She has also worked with HCL, Convergys & United Health Group.