About

Gandharv Paliwal is an accomplished sales professional with over 13 years of experience in enterprise sales, account management, and BFSI captive sales. He is also a strong advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace and is passionate about promoting it. Gandharv's career path has been unconventional and non-linear, as he has experimented with diverse roles across tech and social enterprises. Currently, he is managing a portfolio of BFSI clients at Infosys, where he is responsible for scaling up the company's financial services practice, serving clients in capital markets and banking domains. He helps clients define their transformation and change management strategies with a focus on building long-term client relationships and creating sustainable sales and revenue growth. In his past life, Gandharv liaised with institutions in India and abroad to design products aimed at democratizing policy making in India. His product design work was recognized by partner institutions, including WashU, and his organization was undertaking investments in product distribution. He also managed and scaled a pilot program for the government in one of the toughest rural geographies of Gujarat, aimed at increasing uptake of government schemes in tribal areas. The pilot was concluded successfully, giving a 10X return on investment. As a techie, Gandharv has worked with marquee clients like BoFA and AT&T. His academic background is in engineering, social sciences, and business. In his spare time, he loves to watch movies and spend time with family. Gandharv's past companies include Virtusa, where he served as a Senior Manager, and Infosys, where he held the position of Client Partner in Financial Services. Currently, he is an Associate Director at Infosys. Overall, Gandharv is a dynamic sales professional with a diverse background and a passion for promoting neurodiversity in the workplace.