Mohan Yellapantula ☁️

VP, Sales & Business Development | Industry GTM Leader – Automotive & Manufacturing | Enterprise AI, Cloud & Digital Transformation | ex-AWS | SDV, ADAS, Connected Mobility & GenAI | P&L, Strategic Alliances & Growth

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FPT Softwareex-Ford Motor Companyex-Amazon Web Services (AWS)

I am a technology, business, and go-to-market leader with 25+ years of experience driving growth and transformation across automotive, manufacturing, cloud services, AI, connected mobility, and enterprise

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I currently serve as VP Sales & Business Development, Industry GTM for Automotive & Manufacturing at FPT Software, focused on AI transformation, digital engineering, software-defined mobility, manufacturing modernization, and strategic Previously, I served as Global Head of Automotive Business Development at AWS, leading connected mobility, software-defined vehicles, cloud, data, AI/ML, and partner-led transformation across the automotive ecosystem. I have led portfolios exceeding $250M, managed global teams and budgets, and delivered double-digit pipeline and ARR growth by aligning emerging technologies with customer priorities and scalable GTM From launching Ford’s SYNC infotainment system to scaling connected mobility and SDV solutions at AWS, I have helped organizations convert market shifts into practical innovation, new revenue streams, and enterprise-scale What I Bring✅ Enterprise AI & Digital Transformation – Helping companies move from AI pilots to scalable outcomes across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, customer experience, and connected ✅ Revenue Growth & P&L Leadership – Led portfolios exceeding $250M, built teams, and delivered growth through strategic accounts, partner ecosystems, and executive ✅ Strategic Alliances & Partner-Led GTM – Built partnerships across hyperscalers, GSIs, OEMs, Tier 1s, semiconductor companies, software providers, and emerging technology ✅ Automotive, Manufacturing & Mobility Expertise – Deep experience across connected vehicles, SDVs, ADAS, infotainment, telematics, IoT, cloud platforms, digital twins, and vehicle data I thrive where technology, business strategy, and ecosystem collaboration create measurable outcomes. My focus is AI-driven automotive and manufacturing transformation, software-defined mobility, connected products, and intelligent enterprise I am passionate about storytelling, mentoring, and filmmaking as ways to translate complex technology shifts into narratives that inspire Open to collaborating with leaders, partners, startups, and innovators shaping the future of AI, mobility, manufacturing, cloud, and digital #AI #GenAI #Automotive #Manufacturing #Cloud #DigitalTransformation #ConnectedMobility #SDV #ADAS #EnterpriseAI #GoToMarket #StrategicAlliances

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Time in market 22Y 1MOpen 2Closed 8Stints 10

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  1. Job: Ford Motor Company — Senior Product Manager - Automotive Connected Services · 2010-08 – 2016-08
  2. Job: FPT Software — VP, Business Development & Industry GTM – AI Transformation (Auto & Manufacturing) · 2026-05 – present
  3. Job: Indo American Chamber of Commerce — Advisory Board Member · 2026-02 – present
  4. Job: Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Global Automotive Business Development & GTM Leader | Connected & Software-Defined Mobility · 2021-12 – 2025-05
  5. Job: BAE Systems — Senior Product Manager - Vehicle Cockpit · 2008-06 – 2010-12
  6. Job: HERE Technologies — Senior Director - Sales & Business Development (Automotive & Multi Industrial) · 2025-05 – 2026-05
  7. Job: HARMAN International — Senior Manager Connected Car & Connected Services · 2016-09 – 2019-05
  8. Job: Satyam Computers — Global Head Automotive Practice - Connected Vehicle · 2021-02 – 2021-12
  9. Job: Mindtree — General Manager, Strategy & Innovation, Automotive · 2019-06 – 2021-02
  10. Job: Ford Motor Company — Product Manager · 2004-07 – 2008-05

Skills

Connected CarsAI TransformationSoftware defined vehicleGen AISolution SellingCommunity OutreachBoard RelationsNon-profit Board LeadershipBoard GovernanceBoard of DirectorsStart-ups ManagementStart-up ConsultingStartup DevelopmentStart-up VenturesExecutive ManagementStrategic InfluenceSalesStrategic PlanningNegotiationPublic Speaking

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