Shankar VR

Shankar VR is the Founder and CEO of Krinati Solutions Pvt Ltd, a company he established in July 2018.1 He is an experienced professional in the field of sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on eSourcing solutions.

Professional Background

Shankar has an extensive career in the procurement and sourcing industry:

• He founded Krinati Solutions to offer comprehensive eSourcing solutions that facilitate cross-functional team collaboration, simplify RFP creation and supplier responses, and leverage knowledge management to boost team productivity.1
• Prior to founding Krinati, Shankar held several leadership positions in prominent companies:
  • Country Head for India at Coupa Software (2015-2017)
  • Alliance Head for Asia Pacific & Japan at Ariba, an SAP Company (2014-2015)
  • Director of Global Alliances and Sales at Ariba (2009-2013)
  • Director of Consulting & Program Management at Ariba (2004-2009)

Education

Shankar VR holds the following educational qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from V.J.T.I., Mumbai University (1990-1994)
• Master of Management Studies (M.M.S.) in Operations from Mumbai University (1995-1997)1

Expertise and Passion

Shankar is described as an eSourcing thought leader who is passionate about all aspects of sourcing and procurement.1 His experience includes leading successful procurement initiatives and eSourcing transformation projects for some of the largest and best-managed companies across Asia.1

At Krinati Solutions, Shankar aims to transform the sourcing process for businesses by offering innovative eSourcing solutions that go beyond just reverse auctions.1