Ankur Sehgal, Regional Sales Director - Asia | The Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service

Ankur Sehgal, Regional Sales Director - Asia

Category Group: Sales Awards Individual Categories
Category: Sales Director of the Year
Organization Name: Workiva
Organization Description:

Workiva, Inc.(listed on NYSE) is a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company. It provides a cloud-based connected, assured integrated reporting platform that enables the use of connected data and automation of reporting across finance, sustainability, accounting, risk, and compliance. 86% Fortune 500 run on Workiva.

Briefly describe the nominated individual: history and past performance (up to 1,250 characters):

Achieved 350% in Q1- 2025 and 150%+ in H1- 2025. Top-3 sellers globally! Won Trusted Partnership-Award for the year

Advanced Innovation in Multi-Entity Financial Reporting

The significant work Sehgal accomplished with Asia's largest oil and gas company, which generates $90 billion in annual revenue, exemplifies his innovative approach to solving complex financial reporting challenges across massive organizational structures. His solution enabled the Malaysian-based conglomerate to expand its reporting capabilities from 97 to over 250 entities while achieving assured integrated reporting standards that meet international compliance requirements. The technological advancement he implemented addressed critical global challenges in financial transparency while creating scalable frameworks that could accommodate rapid organizational growth.

His innovative work with Malaysia's largest telecommunications operator, generating $2 billion in revenue, demonstrates his ability to facilitate industry transformation through connected reporting solutions that span eight critical operational pillars. The comprehensive approach he developed encompasses sustainability reporting, risk management, controls implementation, and carbon tracking while enabling the organization's evolution from a traditional telecommunications provider to a technology-focused enterprise. His innovation directly addresses global sustainability challenges while providing practical frameworks that other organizations can adapt and implement.

Outline the nominee's achievements since July 1, 2023 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 1,500 characters):

Achieved 350% in Q1- 2025 and 150%+ in H1- 2025. Top-3 sellers globally! Won Trusted Partnership-Award for the year

Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 1,500 characters):

Ankur Sehgal drives enterprise transformation by implementing innovative financial reporting solutions that help large organizations achieve transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency. He combines MEDDIC, challenger sales, and command of the message methodologies to deliver measurable outcomes across complex multinational environments. His work with Asia's largest oil and gas and telecommunications companies enabled scalable reporting across hundreds of entities while integrating sustainability and risk management frameworks. As a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, he fosters collaboration and ethical leadership that inspire cross-functional teams. His technological advancements and strategic vision have established new standards in enterprise software adoption across Asia-Pacific.

Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 1,500 characters):

https://globalrecognitionawards.org/winners/2025/ankur-sehgal-recognized-with-a-2025-global-recognition-award/