Avinash Bannerjee Email and Phone Number
With over 18 years of experience in the telecom and ISP industry, I am a results-oriented leader who thrives on finding simple solutions to complex problems. I have a keen eye for data analysis, customer insights, and market trends, and I use them to formulate effective strategies and leverage opportunities for business growth.As the GM Product & Customer Service at Asianet Satellite Communications Ltd, I lead a team of 80+ to deliver revenue and EBITDA across cable TV and broadband verticals. I also oversee the call center operations and customer care teams across 85 retail outlets, and spearhead retention and usage enhancement initiatives. In addition, I develop products and services across cable TV, broadband, and OTT, with a focus on customer-centricity, ease of access, and innovation. My goal is to drive profitability and customer satisfaction for the company and its stakeholders.
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Director Cvm Banking And E-CommerceWing Oct 2024 - PresentPhnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia -
Gm Product & Customer ServiceAsianet Satellite Communications Ltd Dec 2021 - Oct 2024Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, IndiaResponsibilities• Lead a team of 80+ to deliver Revenue & EBITDA across cable-tv business and indirect broadband business.• Direct Call Centre operations and customer care teams across 85 retail outlets.• Spearhead retention and usage enhancement across the 3 verticals.• Develop products and services across cable TV, broadband and OTT -
Founder DirectorNirmal Tech Llp Jan 2019 - Jul 2022Nairobi, KenyaSales Responsibility• Created strategy for cold calls, funnel development, partner management, territory development and closed deals within assigned geography Created Key partnerships with a wide range for service providers for telco’s• Manage CXO/CEO level relationship in key and strategic accounts in the region • Responsible for New Business Development and Channel Partnership in the region• Manage and maintain relationships with partners & suppliers to initiate reciprocal business• Developed a keen understanding of products and services, responding to client needs to ensure accuracy.Key Partnerships:• IOT Products – With GlobeTouch as a technical partner to place products at Airtlel Africa & Safaricom• Partnered with Subex & Mobileum for SS7 security & FMS product placement at Airtel• Working with Mobileum for product placement at Airtel Africa• Partnership with Technotree for product placement at Airtel Africa -
Director Cbm (Cvm/Segments/Retention & Churn)Airteltigo Ghana Dec 2017 - Dec 2018Accra GhanaResposibilities• Growing CMS & RMS• Revenue & Brand Management• CVM & Segmentation• Product Development & Launch• Customer Portfolio ManagementNotable Highlights:• 30% Growth in data revenue despite major issues on network merger• Saved GHC 4.5 Mn in Rev & 500,000+ customers from churn (resulting from defective Bluefissh SIM unable to migrate to the Tigo Network within 50 days by launching USSD instant SIM swap• Merged products & segments of two networks during a merger• Unification of two CVM platforms & campaigns
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Head Usage & RetentionAirtel Ghana Jun 2014 - Dec 2017Accra, Ghana- Revenue Responsibility- Customer Value Management- Retention & Churn control- High Value Base ManagementNotable Highlights• Led Ghana to top Revenue Growth chart for Africa across 17 countries in Q4 2015 & grew GR continuously post Dec 2013 after continued de-growth. Net Revenue grew 19.5% YoY on a normalized basis in FY2015• Increased RMS in Q4 2015-16 & Q1 2016-17 for Airtel Ghana• Met 99% of Annual Operating Plan for Net Revenue in Q1 2016-17 (In spite of adverse decisions by the regulator that impacted GR by over 30)• Identified & reduced Underperforming 3G sites by 3% QoQ through targeted data campaign• Launched Sika-Korkor a disruptive Data plan for zones with the least data subscriber penetration (BA/North/Volta) regions & help increase data penetration by double digits Month on Month -
Head Revenue Planning, Geo Marketing & Airtel Money (Dgm)Airtel Ghana Feb 2013 - Jun 2014AccraRevenue Planning- Developing pricing and yielding strategies for the company’s revenue department to achieve maximum revenue growth and profitability. - Data Analytics and In-sights for Innovation and Strategic Decisions- Validate all Price Propositions, which are planned to be launched, as a neutral Vertical, to ensure that the Proposition meets the overall business objective- Analyze Customer & Business impact of all new Propositions launched, so that a corrective action / learning can be takenResearch:- Assist research agencies and partake in Consumer, Retail, Network & Brand research and provide insights to business.- Drive research projects derived from research findings and ensure timely completion & effectiveness.- Adhoc dip-sticks to find out product or service efficiencies- Monitor and evaluate execution of our research programs: - Mandatory Group-wide Research – Brand Health Tracking, Retail Audit & other trade surveys, Customer Satisfaction Measurement, Pricing Studies. - Adhoc Research – Product Developing pricing and yielding strategies for the company’s revenue department to achieve maximum revenue growth and profitability. Geo Marketing:- Work closely with network & business teams on site profitability and productivity- Market Evaluations for new coverage sites, coverage improvement and Capacity sites- Projections of the business viability of the proposed site Capex and establish the return on the proposed investment by estimating the traffic, customers and anticipated revenue. - ROI site Analysis and understand reasons for sites underperformance by visiting and work closely with commercial and technical teams to ensure the recommended actions are implemented accordingly. -
Head U&REssar Telecom Kenya (Yu) Nov 2010 - Feb 2013Nairobi, KenyaResponsibilities:• Developing pricing and yielding strategies for the company’s revenue department to achieve maximum revenue growth and profitability. • Customer Acquisition & Product Development• Revenue and Market Planning• Revenue and usage enhancement• Products and promotions • Pricing management• Consumer usage revenue analysis• Trade marketing and engagement programsNotable Highlights:• Launched & Managed Flytxt a third party, real-time, base management & usage enhancement tool delivering 4% targeted Base revenue growth MoM• Launched life Insurance in telecom in partnership with MicroEnsure, paid through recharges got 14% penetration within 2 months of launch• 100% Subscriber & Rev growth in 2010-11• Established customer segmentation based on usage & revenue for enhanced brand positioning with targeted ATL & BTL engagement programs -
Manager U&R Tata Docomo Corporate OfficeTata Teleservices Ltd Aug 2010 - Oct 2010New DelhiKey Deliverables:Product development & configuration to achieve revenue targetsLaunching Usage Enhancement & Retention SchemesRetention of existing prepaid baseMaintaining healthy REC and REC churn monitoringMapping consumer behaviour and create segments based on usage & demographicsInteraction and managing synergies with other departments for product launch and for disseminating info of new product/initiatives.Compliance with internal processes & TRAI guidelinesCompliance with budgeted costsTackling Zero usage.Notable Highlights:Achieving the prepaid usage & retention revenue targets in a competitive industryDelivering error free services by adherence to various processes.Managing the usage enhancement activities (necessary product and tariff changes) while retaining focus of revenues.Managing internal processes and interdepartmental working -
Zonal Head Post-Paid Sales Central Delhi/Prepaid Head/U&R ManagerIdea Cellular Ltd Nov 2007 - Aug 2010New DelhiResponsibilities:Postpaid Business Development for East & Central DelhiChannel DevelopmentCustomer Acquisition Market IntelligenceProduct DevelopmentUsage & RetentionNotable Highlights:Established Post-paid Distribution for newly developed central Delhi Region.Launched an drove successful sim acquisitions for the sales team helping in increasing acquisitions by 30% in FY2008-09 Developed a retail engagement program rewarding key retailers on quantity and quality KPI’sLaunched Prepaid Voice bundles with 360 degree adverting and drove bundle penetration to 36% of prepaid nase within the financial year -
Head Fixed Wireless Business, Prepaid Product ManagerBharti Airtel Limited Feb 2005 - Nov 2007New Delhi - Handeled Up (West)Responsibilities:Customer Acquisition & Product DevelopmentNew Product Configuration & LaunchAnalysis and MISElectronic RechargeNew Town LaunchNotable highlightsIncreased easy charge penetration to 90%Launched and managed Prepaid Fixed wireless phones as a product categoryLaunched Airtel advantage SUK and increased SIM acquisitions by 30%Executed a Quantity Purchase Scheme (QPS) for retailer to drive tertiary sales of SIM cards achieved 50% increase in tertiary -
Projects At BhartiSummer Training Project May 2004 - Jul 2004Six Sigma Yellow belt project : Increase in percentage of active easy charge outlets to 75%Six Sigma Green belt project : Increase in Easy Charge-II penetration.Implementation of M- Commerce in UP (West) & Uttranchal.; Organization: Idea Cellular Limited Dehradun.Topic : Comparative Analysis in Post-paid & Corporate Connections in Dehradun Zone.
Avinash Bannerjee Education Details
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Ims DehradunMarketing -
Tjps CollegeMarketing
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Avinash Bannerjee attended Ims Dehradun, Tjps College.
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