V 2.0 – Shaping up and in the meanwhile I continue to act as an independent Business Advisor for select projects. (Business Strategy, Relationship Management, Deal Negotiations, New Business Development & Dispute Resolution)I have a curious mind and I am shaped by outcome of my interactions with challenges, opportunities, supervisors, mentors, colleagues, investors, competitors, adversaries, partners, teachers, friends and family. V 1.0 – Expired by April 2022Extensive international experience with strong focus on Asian markets; having hands on general management experience in industry sectors like OOH Media Services, Retail Design, Sports Sponsorship Management, Infrastructure Development, and Business Advisory. Started and established 5 companies in Advertising & Media Industry space having business across India, UAE & Singapore. Accomplished 3 successful capital raising rounds for growth funding in quick succession from three separate and prominent Private Equity Firms in less than two years (before 2008) amounting to over USD 100 Million.Executed first of its kind and innovative street furniture project at Dubai – Citywide Air Conditioned Bus Shelter Network. Led the team from concept development stage to successful project execution. Over 900 Air-conditioned Bus Shelter Units installed in time. This single project catapulted company to become one of the largest out of home media company in Dubai. Achieved many average to spectacular professional successes as well as an epic Failure within 28 years as an entrepreneur. Took long commercial sabbatical of over 2 years from 2011 to 2013 and invested my time for skill up gradation and tick boxing various other personal agendas. Market Exposure: India, UAE, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Malaysia, China, Thailand and Nepal. Strengths : Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning & Execution, Competitive Analysis, Opportunity Analysis, Talent Acquisition, New Business Development, Forming JV / Strategic Alliances, Deal Negotiations, Market / Environment Analysis, Corporate Strategy Development, Capital Raising, Global Sourcing, Government Relations, Project Management.