Akshay Bhargava

Akshay Bhargava is a seasoned senior executive and business advisor with nearly two decades of experience in various key areas including product management, business development, sales & marketing, engineering, operations, and consulting.

Known for fostering a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making in organizations to drive impactful business outcomes, Akshay has served as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and Boards in high-tech industries, both at McKinsey & Company and as an independent consultant.

His expertise lies in product vision, sales & marketing strategies, and business development, where he has contributed to creating innovative products and solutions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Systems Management sectors.

Akshay has a strong track record of driving growth and success in the companies he has been a part of. At Malwarebytes, he played a pivotal role in achieving an impressive 80% year-over-year growth for the Enterprise Cloud business. Additionally, at Oracle, he spearheaded the launch of Cloud services and solutions leading to a business with a $200M+ run-rate. His contributions at FireEye have been instrumental in the company's organic and acquisition-driven growth.

His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program in 2009 at MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.

Throughout his career, Akshay Bhargava has held key positions such as Chief Product Officer at Malwarebytes, an official member of the Forbes Technology Council, and advisory roles at various organizations.

With a wealth of experience across different sectors and a proven ability to drive organizational growth and success, Akshay stands out as a seasoned professional in the high-tech industry.