Akash Rathod is a seasoned pricing leader with a proven track record of delivering double-digit, profitable revenue growth in the IT services and manufacturing sectors. He is a recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) in B2B strategic pricing studies, product price optimization, product lifecycle management, eCommerce pricing, and large-scale pricing transformations.

Over a 20-year career, Akash has led pricing organizations at Citigroup, Flowserve, Hewlett Packard, and Herff Jones, successfully transforming pricing models from cost-plus approaches to market-driven and value-based strategies. He has spearheaded major pricing transformation initiatives at both Flowserve and Herff Jones, driving measurable business impact.

Currently, Akash serves as Vice President of Pricing and Costing at Citigroup, where he leads pricing strategy for a portfolio exceeding $350 million. His background also includes six years in management consulting with Accenture and Capgemini Ernst & Young, specializing in CRM strategy and marketing. He is a certified Pricing Professional and holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas.