Arun Balakrishnan Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, KA, IN

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Worked with one of the largest pipe manufacturer in south India in creating and implementing a turn around strategy which included asset sale, restructuring supplier payables, finance cost reduction, product mix change.
• Worked with a fast growing bootstrapped startup in developing product strategy, product pricing, inventory optimization, working capital funding, cash flow management and product wise profitably analysis

• Responsible for managing real estate investments from sourcing to exit. This included deal analysis, financial modelling, preparing investment pitch, term sheets and meeting IRR targets
• Worked with internal & external stakeholders, for technical & legal due-diligence, regulatory compliance, project performance tracking and stressed account management

Gurgaon, India

• Co-Founded Gotspace with the vision to make real estate transactions more efficient through technology
• Developed a SaaS based tool for commercial real estate owners for effectively managing their inventory
• Worked on building an e-com platform for listing commercial office spaces / desks / retail space online

Chennai Area, India

• Responsible for working with Senior Management in developing and implementing strategic business plans, also driving company growth by identifying new markets & business opportunities.
• Financial Modelling / M&A - Build valuation models, including discounted cash flows, comparable company and precedent transaction analysis for potential mergers & acquisitions.
• Prepared and managed annual business plan, analysed financial performance and identified improvement opportunities
• Raised capital from lenders & banks for financing new projects
• Closed multiple contracts with suppliers and B2B customers
• Worked with regulatory authorities for obtaining telecom operating license in India

Mumbai Area, India

• Selected for " Business Leadership Program" a fast-track leadership program for developing future CXO's
• Prepared financial models and valuation reports for various port assets of Essar Ports business unit
• Worked with multiple banks in securing project funding
• Worked closely with CEO and CXOs on a regular basis. Accountable for liaising & coordinating with senior management professionals thereby assisting them in taking key business decisions
• Instrumental in external relationship efforts with investors and banks for project financing

Chennai Area, India

• Product Development – Developed an in-house electronic machine simulator
• Technical Lead for 4th generation engine controllers, leading a team of technical support engineers and lab technicians
• Responsible for identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities
• Won Chairman Award for best project for the year 2012
• 6 Sigma Green Belt certified

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

High School