Acer India has strengthened its enterprise leadership team with the return of experienced industry professional Shrihari R, who has rejoined the company as National Manager, Sales for Government, BFSI and PSU Vertical. His appointment comes at a time when institutional technology demand in India is witnessing strong momentum, creating new opportunities across public sector and financial services segments.
With more than two decades of experience in the IT industry, Shrihari returns to Acer India with a proven track record in sales leadership, strategic business development and partner ecosystem management. His comeback is seen as an important step in Acer India’s ongoing efforts to deepen its presence in key vertical markets.
Leadership Backed by Execution Excellence
With extensive experience in handling large accounts, partner ecosystems, and complex institutional business environments, Shrihari is well positioned to lead Acer India’s growth agenda in these critical sectors.
In his LinkedIn post, he shared that he returns with deeper context, sharper execution focus, and a clear mandate to scale Acer’s Government, BFSI, and Public Sector business through strong partnerships, disciplined execution, and long-term value creation.
He also conveyed his gratitude to Sanjeev Mehtani and Harish Kohli for their trust, encouragement, and support during the transition, adding that he values the confidence placed in him and looks forward to building meaningful outcomes together.
Welcoming him back, Sanjeev Mehtani, Chief Sales Officer, Acer India, shared a warm message expressing excitement about Shrihari’s return. He said, "So glad to have you on board to lead our Government & BFSI vertical. It’s a big space with big opportunities, and we couldn’t think of a better person to drive it. The whole team’s excited to work with you. Here’s to new partnerships, strong wins, and a great ride ahead. Welcome to the family!”
A Seasoned Leader with Strong Industry Credentials
A seasoned sales and business leader with over 22 years of experience, Shrihari brings extensive expertise across sales management, business development, product category leadership, and partner alliances. Over the years, he has built successful business engagements across Government, Banking, Financial Services, Defense, Education, PSU, and Corporate sectors.
His ability to build long-term customer relationships while delivering business growth has made him a respected name in the industry.
A Familiar Face Returns to Acer India
This marks a return to familiar territory for Shrihari, who was previously associated with Acer India as Regional Business Manager from January 2008 to September 2015. During his earlier stint, he played a significant role in expanding regional business operations, strengthening channel networks, and driving growth across segments.
His prior experience within the organization gives him strong understanding of Acer India’s business culture, market approach, and partner ecosystem.
Valuable Experience Across Dell and Lenovo
After his successful tenure at Acer India, Shrihari moved on to leadership roles with two major global technology brands. He spent four years with Dell, where he gained further expertise in enterprise sales, strategic customer management, and solution-led growth.
He later joined Lenovo, where he spent six years contributing to commercial expansion, institutional business development, and strategic market growth initiatives. These assignments have added valuable multi-brand experience and broader market perspective to his leadership profile.
Strategic Focus on High-Growth Institutional Markets
Shrihari’s return is expected to add fresh momentum to Acer India’s strategy across Government, BFSI, and PSU segments, which continue to emerge as high-potential growth areas.
Across India, government departments, public institutions, and financial organizations are accelerating investments in digital infrastructure, secure computing, hybrid work solutions, cloud readiness, and modernization of citizen and customer services. This shift is creating sustained demand for trusted technology partners with strong execution capabilities.
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