Siddharth Parnerkar

Dynamic and results-driven global business leader with 25+ years of experience across high-growth industries including EdTech, Telecoms, Technology, and Consulting. Proven track record of launching and scaling businesses in international markets, leading post-merger integrations, business operations, managing government and enterprise partnerships, and driving strategic transformation programs across complex, multicultural environments.

My last job was a Senior Director – International Markets at Pearson Workforce Skills, where I led a cross-border team across 6 regions, overseeing strategic expansion of vocational qualifications in over 20 countries including India, Vietnam, Thailand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan. Previously, I built Vodafone Oman’s B2B and wholesale business from the ground up, and was instrumental in post-merger integration and transformation at Vodafone Idea, realizing over $1.2B in synergy value.

Core strengths include:

• International Market Development

• Strategic Alliances & Government Relations

• P&L Management & Business Transformation

• Go-to-Market Execution for Telecom, EdTech, Start-ups

• Cross-functional Team Leadership

• Agile & Digital Operating Models

I am passionate about building scalable and sustainable business models, mentoring global teams, and aligning corporate strategy with local execution to deliver measurable outcomes. Always open to networking with fellow professionals, partners, and organizations driving growth and innovation.