Shobana Shankar is a distinguished technology executive and the ISV Sales Leader for North America at Google Cloud. A strategic leader in the cloud computing industry, she is responsible for building and strengthening critical Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partnerships, driving high-impact co-sell initiatives, and leading specialized sales teams focused on innovation and growth. Known for her ability to scale high-performing teams and foster strategic collaboration, Shobana has consistently delivered exceptional business outcomes across complex and evolving markets.

With a strong track record of accelerating year-over-year growth, Shobana has played a pivotal role in expanding Google Cloud’s engagement with leading industry partners. She is recognized for championing the “agentic cloud” vision and driving the adoption of AI-powered enterprise solutions, including Gemini, across the broader partner ecosystem. Her expertise in translating market opportunities into measurable revenue impact has established her as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, partners, and cross-functional teams alike.

Throughout her career at Google Cloud, Shobana has achieved several notable milestones, including becoming the first partner team member to join the prestigious “Club,” recognizing top-performing leaders within the organization. Beyond sales performance, she is deeply committed to operational excellence, frequently collaborating with senior leadership to drive strategic alignment and leading executive-level engagements that strengthen customer and partner relationships.

A passionate mentor and people-first leader, Shobana is dedicated to coaching teams to elevate go-to-market partnerships and unlock new opportunities through AI and cloud innovation. She continues to shape the future of enterprise technology by building ecosystems rooted in collaboration, innovation, and long-term strategic value.