Leadership Team Meet the people at the helm of Iksula
The team driving the
eRetailization revolution
Samarjeet Singh
Chairman, TIG
Fondly known as Samar, he plays the Chairman role for Iksula and is responsible for driving growth, expanding market share and rightly positioning Iksula in the e-retail and omni-channel space.
Samar is an ecommerce veteran having started in this space in 1999. He has a passion for founding and starting ventures, Iksula being his 3rd start-up. He was in the founding team of the erstwhile chaitime, and the leadership team of Baazee.com, which was later acquired by eBay.
He has been honoured as one of the ’50 Best Digital Marketing Professionals’ for his contribution and achievements towards the industry at the Mobile & Digital Media Marketing Summit. He has also been recognized for his ‘Outstanding Contribution to E-retail’ by The Indian Retail Awards.
He holds a B. Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation, and has done an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Goa Institute of Management. He is a cricket fanatic, and you never want to be on the other side of a cricket bet with him.
Samarjeet Singh
Chairman, TIG
DJ Basumatari
Chief Executive Officer
DJ, as he is known, leads the delivery organizations and leads strategy and planning for Iksula. The three business units report to him, with HR and Finance having a dotted line reporting to him. He is the primary driver for all new business solutions, process improvement initiatives, technology solutions and data science initiatives for the organization.
He carries a diverse range of experience spanning channel sales, product management, data science, category management and digital marketing during his 18 career years. Before Iksula, he used to lead the Sales and Marketing team for Future Group’s ecommerce team, and prior to that he led Category Management and Strategy for eBay India. He had started his career in Onida Televisions.
DJ holds a B.Tech degree from the ISM-IIT Dhanbad, and an MBA from IIM Kolkata. When not taking care of his 22 month old son, you will find him immersed in his Kindle, watching F1 races or sliding up and down price charts.
DJ Basumatari
Chief Executive Officer
Anurag Kapoor
VP - Strategy and Solutions
At Iksula, Anurag drives strategic solutions and customer engagement within Iksula’s customer ecosystem.
Anurag’s professional career spans over 17 years in tech products and services, during which his main areas of focus have been Product & Functional, Strategy, and Business Development. As an entrepreneur, he has co-founded two tech/data companies. He regularly advises start-ups on growth and product development and has in the past helped with fund-raising strategies. In an effort to support the community, Anurag has worked with early-stage ventures and guided them in operationalizing and scaling their business models.
With a keen eye for detail and always laser-focused on customer needs, Anurag has helped open new markets and implement the right product solutions. He regularly posts on LinkedIn and is happy to network and share ideas.
Anurag Kapoor
VP - Strategy and Solutions
Rohit Sanyal
President - Global Sales
Rohit has around 19 yrs + knowledge of the technology services industry and is highly capable of developing new business, business strategies, strengthening existing client/customer relationships, client facing business leader, lead farming, business acquisition, partnering with Global SI’s and fortune 500 companies building strong business development teams and delivering projects within tight deadlines.
Worked with Global clients (especially in US, UK, Italy, South Africa, Vietnam, HK, France, Turkey and Middle East). In year 2014 to 2015 Rohit was Stationed at UK, London
As an eCommerce expert, he has serviced best Indian companies in Digital segment in the last 19 years, building channels worldwide for them. Rohit has vast knowledge in emerging technology and trends including: Data Science, /ML/RPA, Block Chain, IOT, Cloud computing, Agile/Dev Ops and Infra Transformation. Worked in numerous clients of diversified industries like Oil & Gas, Utilities, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Ceramics, Manufacturing, other than Retail, CPG.
Rohit Sanyal
Regional Managing Director (MENA)
Shantanu Debnath
VP - Global Operations
Shantanu has an impressive 21+ years’ experience in BPM operations management, presales, solution design, and client relations. He has been an integral part of the leadership teams of renowned IT and ITES organizations including Infosys, TCS, and Coforge.
He has worked extensively across retail and CPG value chain, where he led next-generation supply chain solutions, scaled reporting and analysis, SP&A, F&A, HRSS, CS, Collections, Digital marketing, Process Automation and IoT engagements. He has contributed in building and implementing organization standards, service quality framework, business reengineering, and process enhancements.
A successful mentor to high-potential analysts, Shantanu provides consultative services on Next Gen Supply Chain Solutions, Master Data Mgmt, and BPS Solutions. He is an economics graduatez has completed his eMBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a Business Statistics certification from Sikkim Manipal University.
Shantanu is an avid sportsman and likes playing badminton and soccer. In his free time, he engages himself in writing and blogging.
Shantanu Debnath
VP - Global Operations
Vineet Pugalia
VP - Technology Services
With a career spanning over 19 years and a remarkable blend of leadership and technological expertise, Vineet is a cornerstone of Iksula's journey towards growth and success in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
He leads our technology division with vision, dedication, and a profound understanding of the digital landscape. His commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements makes him an integral part of our mission to continually innovate and deliver excellence to our clients.
Vineet Pugalia
VP - Technology Services
Abhishek Jain
Director - Solutions & Innovation
Abhishek heads the Technology Delivery function at Iksula. He is responsible for managing large delivery team spread across the country.
After completing his Masters from IIT Bombay, he took the lead for product management, appointed as a key driver for Solutions & Strategy, process setup and client consultation and solutioning during his 9+ years of experience with Iksula.
Abhishek has shaped the journey of various major e-commerce players in India as well as various players in US, Middle-East and APAC, while leading the e-commerce Solutions & Technology Business at Iksula.
Abhishek Jain
Director - Solutions & Innovation
Eric Johnson
Strategic Advisor, North America
With over 25 years of extensive experience, and leadership roles at global companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, VF Corporation, and Nike, Eric holds a wealth of expertise in e-commerce, technology, and digital transformation. His track record of driving growth is invaluable to Iksula to revolutionize the e-commerce landscape.
Eric Johnson
Strategic Advisor, North America
Seema Taori
Head of Finance
Seema is a highly competent and seasoned finance expert. She is a results-oriented leader who is dedicated to achieving business success through smart financial management. Seema is a big sports fan and has played Handball, Hockey and Volleyball. She is also a creative individual who enjoys expressing herself via writing. Seema is a family-oriented individual who appreciates gardening as a therapeutic and peaceful activity.
Seema Taori
Head of Finance
Alan Dias
Associate Director - HR
With over 18 years of experience in the HR industry, Alan has experience with multinational and proprietor owned firms having worked in different industries and practices to effectively balance the needs of the company with the needs of the employee. Alan enjoys gardening and cooking. He is particularly fond of Goan food and its various recipes. Alan is also an energetic individual who enjoys football and other freestyle workouts.
Alan Dias
Associate Director - HR