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SEEMA BISHT

Toronto

Summary

Experienced leader with a proven track record in driving strategic cybersecurity partnerships, sales growth, and market development. Successfully led high-value partnerships with industry giants including Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and Google. Managed large-scale alliances and executed go-to-market strategies that drive revenue and business transformation. Skilled in cross-functional leadership, solution design, and stakeholder management.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales & Market Development Lead

Accenture Inc.
09.2021 - Current
  • Spearhead $150M security business, driving 32% YOY growth across Microsoft security services
  • Developed Go-to-Market strategies with Microsoft and priority partners to accelerate pipeline growth
  • Cultivated and managed strategic partnerships, driving Accenture’s security offerings across industries
  • Enhanced delivery capabilities through training and cross-functional collaboration

Strategic Partnerships Lead – Palo Alto Networks

Accenture Pte Ltd.
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Led Palo Alto Networks partnership across SEA, Japan, ANZ, and MEA, generating double-digit sales growth
  • Drove sales pipeline and new logos, building high-impact relationships with regional partners
  • Championed cybersecurity education initiatives, recognized at the Women in IT Awards (2020)

Security Services Practice Leader: ASEAN

IBM
11.2015 - 03.2019
  • Led consulting and systems integration business for IBM Security Services in ASEAN, optimizing delivery for 50% GP growth
  • Drove new business deals via vendor partnerships
  • Developed capability building program ensuring delivery excellence
  • Managed key accounts, resource allocation, and high-performance teams across the region

Security Risk Manager/Program Manager

IBM
08.2008 - 10.2015
  • Led cybersecurity risk management and compliance initiatives for BFSI clients
  • Managed end to end Cybersecurity program for BFSI clients
  • Delivered security tool implementations and risk management programs, ensuring regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity Program Manager

IBM India
12.2007 - 07.2008
  • Led global cybersecurity projects and managed end-to-end program delivery
  • Oversaw large-scale security projects, implementing standardized processes and ensuring timely delivery

Transition & Program Management Lead

DELL International Services
06.2004 - 12.2007
  • Directed international transition and transformation of technical support services
  • Optimized operational efficiency during cross-border business relocations and workforce transformations

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Kumaon University

Specialist Diploma - Computer & Information Security

Nanyang Polytechnic

Managing Risk in Information Age Program -

Harvard Security

Skills

  • Strategic Cybersecurity Partnerships
  • Solution Design & Deal Shaping
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Go-To-Market Strategy Execution
  • Sales Pipeline Development
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management
  • Program & Project Leadership

Timeline

Sales & Market Development Lead

Accenture Inc.
09.2021 - Current

Strategic Partnerships Lead – Palo Alto Networks

Accenture Pte Ltd.
04.2019 - 08.2021

Security Services Practice Leader: ASEAN

IBM
11.2015 - 03.2019

Security Risk Manager/Program Manager

IBM
08.2008 - 10.2015

Cybersecurity Program Manager

IBM India
12.2007 - 07.2008

Transition & Program Management Lead

DELL International Services
06.2004 - 12.2007

Specialist Diploma - Computer & Information Security

Nanyang Polytechnic

Managing Risk in Information Age Program -

Harvard Security

Bachelor of Arts -

Kumaon University

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