Kunal Contractor
About Kunal Contractor
Kunal Contractor serves as the Head of the Americas and Europe at Avaamo, where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth in the AI sector since 2017. He has a strong background in business administration and extensive experience in leading AI platform sales across various industries, including healthcare and banking.
Current Role at Avaamo
Kunal Contractor serves as the Head of the Americas & Europe at Avaamo, a position he has held since 2017. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he leads the company's efforts in these regions, focusing on AI platform sales across various sectors. Under his leadership, Avaamo has built a strong client base, including notable healthcare institutions such as Johns Hopkins and Kaiser Permanente, as well as major corporations like Anheuser-Busch InBev and Ericsson.
Previous Experience
Before joining Avaamo, Kunal Contractor worked at Huddle as Senior Manager for Strategic Enterprise Accounts from 2008 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for managing key accounts and driving sales strategies. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Consultant at Hays for one year and briefly served as a Credit Controller at Nestle S.A. in 2004. His diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in sales and account management.
Education and Expertise
Kunal Contractor studied Business Administration at the University of Kent, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 2004 to 2008. He also attended The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe and Kisumu International School in Kenya. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current role in leading AI platform sales.
Achievements in AI Sales
At Avaamo, Kunal Contractor has built and led the healthcare vertical, achieving over 5,000% revenue growth from both new and existing clients. He has successfully negotiated and closed complex multi-million dollar contracts across a range of AI products, showcasing his ability to drive significant business results. His experience includes managing multi-million dollar partner sales with external agencies and systems integrators.
Industry Engagement and Speaking Engagements
Kunal Contractor is an active participant in the industry, serving as a keynote speaker at major events such as AI in Hollywood, the Future of Digital Insurance, and the US-Taiwan High Tech Forum. His engagements highlight his thought leadership in AI and digital transformation, as well as his commitment to sharing insights and knowledge with peers in the field.