Hi, I'm Shelton Rego - Managing Director, Country Leader - India at Freshworks
I am driven by the thrill of transforming complex business challenges into scalable success stories. I thrive in high-stakes environments where I can build world-class teams and foster authentic connections.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Steered significant market growth and operational scale during tenure as a senior leader for global software organizations.
Currently spearheading India operations for a major SaaS enterprise, driving strategic expansion and market dominance.
Provides expert guidance on navigating rapid scaling challenges, go-to-market strategy, and cross-cultural team management.
🚀 Career trajectory
Strategic Foundation
Started as a business development consultant at Oracle, building a deep understanding of enterprise software sales and client management.
✦ Strategic Accounts
✦ B2B Sales
Big Tech Leadership
Led regional account initiatives at Google Cloud, pivoting toward cloud computing and large-scale digital transformation.
✦ Public Cloud
✦ Regional Management
Country Leadership
Currently scaling operations as Managing Director at Freshworks, focusing on AI-driven SaaS growth in India.
✦ SaaS Leadership
✦ Managing Director
💪🏻 Superpowers
Cloud Ecosystem Architect
Driving digital transformation through strategic technology adoption
✦ Architects enterprise-grade cloud strategies for complex market environments
✦ Translates technical AI capabilities into tangible business value
✦ Accelerates large-scale infrastructure migration for competitive advantage
Revenue Velocity Expert
Scaling operations through high-impact sales strategies
✦ Optimizes end-to-end sales funnels for rapid revenue growth
✦ Aligns product marketing with frontline sales execution
✦ Refines business development cycles to improve profit margins
High-Stakes Leadership
Managing organizational change in hyper-growth tech environments
✦ Directs cross-functional teams toward unified business objectives
✦ Cultivates talent to handle rapid market shifts
✦ Leads country-level operations with a focus on regional success
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cross-industry AI applications for enterprise software
✦ Engaging with leaders scaling businesses in the Asian market
✦ Discovering emerging SaaS innovations that challenge legacy paradigms
I can help with
✦ Mentoring emerging leaders on scaling cloud-native sales teams
✦ Advising startups on navigating complex enterprise buying cycles
✦ Sharing operational frameworks for rapid market expansion
I would love your help on
✦ Insights on localized AI integration strategies within APAC
✦ Opportunities to connect with fellow country-level tech executives
✦ Perspectives on the future of autonomous service software