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Who We Are & Why We Matter?

Greyhound Knowledge Group is built on a thorough, research-led approach

Three business units offerings services spanning IT Research & Advisory, Business Research & Advisory, Executive Search & Head Hunting

Who We Are?

More than 100 years of experience in handling global, complex assignments

Dedicated focus on Emerging Markets like APJ, MEA and Latin America

Supported by an end-user community called ‘Greyhound Golden Gate’

Why We Matter?

IT Research & Advisory Business Research & Advisory Executive Search & Head Hunting


So How Do We Help Organizations Lead The Change?


In today’s scenario when economies are in a constant state of flux and consumerization is overtaking the world, we believe organizations are stretched on multiple accounts.

Greyhound Knowledge Group is built on the ethos of a research-led approach

that helps you answer critical questions like…

Does the IT strategy of your organization help manage growth and change?


Our independent IT & Telecom Research & Advisory arm, Greyhound Research helps decision makers with fact-based insights and realistic opinions

Successful organizations adopt technologies that enables the business to add value to routine tasks

Theme-based Research

Role-based Advisory

Custom Research

Speaking Engagements

Products & Services for – IT Decision Makers| IT Vendors & Channel Partners | Government Institutions | Startups | Venture Cap & Funds

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Does your organization have a formal approach to audit change in operating conditions?


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Our Business Research & Advisory arm, Greyhound Sculpt helps translate this change to your business environment & strategy

To ensure sustained growth, organizations need to understand change in operating conditions and stakeholder community

Vertical-specific engagements – FMCG | Healthcare | Education | Retail & eCommerce| Media & Entertainment | CSR | Venture Cap & Funds

Sales Enablement Engagements

Marketing Enablement Engagements

Corporate Strategy Enablement Engagements

Is the Leadership team in your organization supported with the skills to create change?


Our Executive Search arm, Greyhound Technocrat helps organizations hire the best in the class in the industry

To better manage change and ensure successful roll out of new strategies, it’s imperative for organizations to have the right leadership

Head Hunting Assignments

Executive Search Assignments

Mid-Management Search Assignments

Dedicated Practices – IT Vendors & Channel Partners | IT Decision Makers & Team | KPO & Analytics | Marketing, Advertising & PR

Details About Us That Matter!


The Brand & The Story

Coursing & Racing

Well built, yet flexible

Search, with intelligence

Partner from word ‘go’

Race with you on the track

Forward-looking, Fresh perspectives


Greyhound Knowledge Group is built on the ethos of a research-led approach. Our mission is to be the most trusted group in the research & advisory business in emerging markets. We believe in challenging conventions & are committed to change the way research is executed and consumed. This we believe will help our customers make decisions that adds value to their routine tasks.

The Mission Statement

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VALUES

Values That We Stand By

Shared Proprietorship

Advocating Change

Forging Synergies

Unbiased Perspectives


Our Movers & Shakers! Sanchit is the Chief Analyst & CEO of Greyhound Research, an independent IT & Telecom Research & Advisory firm. He also serves as Founder & CEO of Greyhound Knowledge Group that operates under three brands – Greyhound Research, Greyhound Sculpt and Greyhound Technocrat. The group currently employs experts with experience in IT Research & Advisory, Business Research & Advisory, Executive Search & Head Hunting. Sanchit is a highly recognized and reputed IT analyst, consultant and advisor. He is also the author of the famous blog, As Disruptive As IT Gets that has readership from over 100 countries. Sanchit’s blog has been rated at number 10 in the top 20 global resources for Business IT leaders in 2014 and as one of the 50 Must-Read IT Blogs of 2013 across the globe! Known for his passion for emerging markets and technologies, he has gained repute in the technology community by authoring numerous thought provoking reports on topics like Cloud Computing, Big Data and Customer Engagement. With nearly 15 years experience in research, strategy, sales and marketing, Sanchit has spent under a decade as an IT analyst, advisor and consultant and works closely with multiple stakeholders in the technology ecosystem including end-users, vendors, channel partners, venture capitalist/private equity funds, government institutions and start-ups. A serial entrepreneur, Sanchit launched his first company at the age of 16. It was one of India’s first B2C eCommerce players and the company sold eLearning-based computer courses to students across India. His second venture was an events company that he started at the age of 24. Sanchit’s latest venture is Greyhound Knowledge Group that he started at the age of 29. Prior to establishing Greyhound Knowledge Group, Sanchit was a lead analyst for Forrester Research and helped establish multiple research practices in emerging markets. He is a well recognized expert, commentator and speaker at various industry events. Highly sought after by the media, Sanchit is frequently quoted across both mainstream and online technology news portals. Sanchit also features regularly as the jury in multiple CIO awards. Sanchit graduated from University of Delhi with a Degree in Economics and holds two Degrees in Marketing and Management from University of Leeds, UK.

Sanchit Vir Gogia Founder & CEO, Greyhound Knowledge Group Chief Analyst & CEO, Greyhound Research Twitter.com/s_v_g AsDisruptiveAsITGets.com

http://info.tracepoint.co.uk/blog/bid/196643/Top-20-resources-for-IT-business-leaders-in-2014

http://www.biztechmagazine.com/article/2013/09/50-must-read-it-blogs-2013








Our Movers & Shakers! Ashish is serving as Vice President at Greyhound Knowledge Group. Ashish has been an intrapreneur at heart, playing impactful future-building roles within the organizations. Ashish has 16 Years of extensive experience having performed diverse roles in IT industry.He has played key roles in business leadership (P&L responsibility, marketing, strategy) as well as advisory (IT strategy &Business Operations consulting) capacity. Proven leadership skills in handling multiple-teams scenarios, setting up and running team organizations, drawing and executing the business strategy and operational plans, and in advising the customers on their Strategy and Business Improvement initiatives. He set up the BPM practice at Wipro in 2004 and established the growth path, drove the organization through Business Development, Consulting and Talent Development.He also played an instrumental role in OrangeScape’s global expansion. With an all-round rich experience delivering in leadership positions across diverse business markets and geographies, Ashish has been focused on impact and strategic contributions. With specialty in Strategic Marketing and Business Transformation, Ashish has also been a sought after speaker in leadership and technology. He likes to keep abreast of the market dynamics and the trends in business. Ashish is an MBA in Information Systems and holds a degree in Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering) in Electronics and Instrumentation.

Ashish Bhagwat Vice President, Greyhound Knowledge Group Twitter.com/ashish_bhagwat


Our Movers & Shakers!

Manav Juneja is the Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager at Greyhound Knowledge Group. He is responsible for driving marketing, public relations and sales enablement activities for all Greyhound companies. Prior to joining Greyhound, Manav was working with Text 100 and servicing global technology clients like Creative Technologies, Pangea3 (a Thomson Reuters company), LinkSys, iGate Patni among others. As part of this role, Manav also worked closely with startups like EkStop, Anunta Technologies among others to help them establish their presence in India. When not working, Manav is an avid photographer and loves to get his hands dirty with the latest in technology. Manav is a post graduate in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Xavier Institute of Communications, India.

Manasi Parvatikar Research Manager Greyhound Sculpt

Manav Juneja Manager – Corporate Communications & Marketing Greyhound Knowledge Group

Manasi is a Research Manager with Greyhound Sculpt, the Business Research and Advisory arm of Greyhound Knowledge Group. She comes from a background of strategy and business research and prior to Greyhound, she has worked with Evalueserve. In the past she has been a project lead for many research projects across industry verticals such as Healthcare, Banking & Finance, Infrastructure & Logistics, Power & Energy, Transportation & Logistics, FMCG, Retail, Information Technology etc. Manasi also has experience in business strategy and process modeling. A bibliophile and a social media enthusiast, Manasi also enjoys discovering and experiencing new food cuisines. She holds a Mathematics Honors degree from Delhi University.


Our Movers & Shakers!

Kanika is a Consulting Editor for the Greyhound Knowledge Group companies. She has been a journalist for almost 18 years, the last 6 years being in the technology domain. Starting her writing career with A&M Magazine in Delhi, and moving to Mumbai and Chennai, her first few years in writing were about advertising and marketing strategies. Moving to Bangalore in 2006, she joined the EFY group of publications as the Bangalore editorial head for its group publications – EFY, IT, Linux for You, ePower and Benefit. In 2007 she joined the IDG group, with CIO magazine, and last worked with the magazine as Associate Editor, CIO.

Kiran Changela Consultant Greyhound Technocrat

Kanika Goswami Consulting Editor Greyhound Knowledge Group

Kiran is serving as a Consultant with Greyhound Technocrat, the Executive Search arm of Greyhound Knowledge Group. Kiran has over 7 years of experience in IT Professionals hiring at all levels and a solid track record for leading and delivering staffing projects, building consensus, directing the efforts of individuals, managing conflict and working effectively with all levels of a diverse workforce. Kiran has worked with IT companies like Mphasis and AIG. Her specialties include IT Recruitment, Executive search, Contingency placements, Corporate in-house recruitment, Specialized projects related staffing and ramping up teams within a timeframe.


Covering Global Markets

Our Global network of partners help us handle global mandates

Network of Partner Organizations and Affiliates – By Geographic Focus

Our network of partners gives us coverage across 200 cities across the globe

Our certification process to validate the partners – based on their capabilities and our past experience with them – allows us to identify the most appropriate partner for any assignment

Greyhound Direct Presence

Greyhound Partner Presence


As Seen In…

Over a million global mentions in print & online media …and many more!


Few of Many Events Where We Have Partnered & Participated

…and many more!


Few of Many CxO Awards Juries To Which We Have Contributed

…and many more!