Achal Prabhakar

“I had the pleasure of working with Achal at Landing.AI. I can confidently say that Achal is one of the leaders with the right blend of vision, strategy and execution. What sets Achal apart is his unwavering commitment to collaboration and empowering teams, all the while maintaining a strong focus on core values such as customer obsession and innovation. Beyond the results, Achal is an empathetic and approachable leader who genuinely cares about the success and well-being not only his team but also all the cross functional teams. He creates an environment where people feel valued, motivated, and encouraged to contribute their best ideas. If you’re looking for an executive with a rare combination of strategic foresight, operational expertise, and exceptional leadership qualities, I highly recommend Achal.”

“It was an absolute privilege to work under Achal’s leadership during my stint at HERE Technologies and his continued enduring mentorship till date. Achal is a visionary leader who excels at creating high-performance teams that deliver innovative and customer-focused solutions. His unique blend of strategic thinking and tactical execution enabled us at HERE to successfully deliver initiatives like the HERE XYZ data platform and AI/ML-powered map-building processes. By driving automation and innovation across various products and programs, he ensured high velocity in delivering complex solutions, which greatly accelerated the organization’s growth and success. His ability to guide teams toward success through a perfect blend of strategic insight, tenacity in understanding complex technologies, thought leadership, and hands-on leadership is exceptional. Achal’s leadership was instrumental in bringing the radical transformation in the ways of working at HERE, resulting in a highly productive and innovative unit, always pushing the boundaries of technology and execution. He fostered a culture where creativity, efficiency, effectiveness, and growth could thrive simultaneously, empowering each team member to contribute to the organization’s long-term goals. His approachability and willingness to share his vast knowledge made him an outstanding coach, always encouraging others to excel and pushing them to reach their highest potential. Achal's guidance was invaluable and had a profound impact on my growth and also HERE as an organization, making him one of the most impactful leaders. Under his mentorship, I developed into a stronger leader, gaining insights and life lessons that will stay with me forever. His deep expertise, coupled with his ability to inspire and lead diverse teams, makes him an extraordinary leader in the deep tech industry. Any organization fortunate enough to have him on their CxO team will undoubtedly benefit from his visionary leadership, invaluable insights, and strategic guidance to drive lasting growth and impact.”