Watershed Associates Brings Negotiation Training to India, Opens New Delhi Office Led by Sanjay Bhanjana
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LOS ANGELES & NEW DELHI — Watershed Associates ('Watershed'), a leading provider of negotiation training and advisory services to many of the world's largest organizations, today announced its expansion into India with a new office in New Delhi. Accomplished procurement veteran Sanjay Bhanjana will lead the office as Regional Managing Director.
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The New Delhi office will be a strategic hub for Watershed in Asia. It will provide direct, on-the-ground support for the firm's multinational clients and offer a full suite of negotiation solutions tailored for India's dynamic economy.
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'Expanding into India is a key strategic move for Watershed,' said Steve Wiesner, Senior Managing Director of Watershed Associates. 'It's a direct response to our clients, who need world-class negotiation support in this important market. Sanjay has a terrific track record of success driving transformation within Global 1000 companies. His leadership will be vital to our growth in the region.'
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Bhanjana brings more than two decades of experience establishing and scaling procurement functions at world-class organizations. His background includes leadership roles at Diebold Nixdorf, NTT Ltd., Corning Incorporated, and Alcoa. He has deep expertise negotiating complex, large-scale contracts and driving significant value.
'I am incredibly excited to lead Watershed's new venture in India,' said Bhanjana. 'My career has focused on creating strategic value in complex global organizations. I look forward to bringing that same passion to Watershed's clients, helping them strengthen their negotiation capabilities to navigate challenges and seize opportunities right here in India.'
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Watershed Associates
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provides expert negotiation training and advisory services to the world's leading organizations. For more than 30 years, Watershed has empowered professionals with the skills and confidence to excel at the negotiating table. Watershed helps clients increase revenue, decrease costs, close more deals, and build stronger relationships. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Watershed serves a diverse client base drawn from the Global 1000 and is actively expanding its global footprint.
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