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Founded Sunchimes Senior Living in Bangalore. The business plan is to position itself as a company with world class standards in Senior Living. The first project is coming up in Bangalore and is in the heart of the city. The project would focus on Independent and Assisted Living. Based on international benchmarks, developed operational systems and processes for Managing the facility. Identified potential partners for the operations of the business. Currently exploring strategic business… Show more Founded Sunchimes Senior Living in Bangalore. The business plan is to position itself as a company with world class standards in Senior Living. The first project is coming up in Bangalore and is in the heart of the city. The project would focus on Independent and Assisted Living. Based on international benchmarks, developed operational systems and processes for Managing the facility. Identified potential partners for the operations of the business. Currently exploring strategic business partners for equity investment. Show less

Berkano focused on capital raising and advisory services for real estate firms in UAE and India. Major Responsibilities:• Market assessment and competitive positioning for the firm • Gained commitment from potential investors, including high net-worth individuals and institutional investors in India and UAE• Identified and evaluated potential investment opportunities

Sobha Group is an integrated real estate firm with operations in India and Middle East. It has developed over 80m sq. ft. of diversified asset categories, such as residential, commercial, malls, hotels, multiplexes, schools, hospitals, etc. Major responsibilities:• Advised Chairman of the Group on global business strategy• Developed plans to reduce overall debt burden • Evaluated opportunities for cost reduction and to enhance business efficiency• Interacted with… Show more Sobha Group is an integrated real estate firm with operations in India and Middle East. It has developed over 80m sq. ft. of diversified asset categories, such as residential, commercial, malls, hotels, multiplexes, schools, hospitals, etc. Major responsibilities:• Advised Chairman of the Group on global business strategy• Developed plans to reduce overall debt burden • Evaluated opportunities for cost reduction and to enhance business efficiency• Interacted with Investment Bankers, Private Equity Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Banks and HNIs to raise funds • Restructured sales and marketing functions in the Middle East• Led various initiatives to accelerate sale of real estate products in India• Identified opportunities for growth of existing businesses and interacted with potential joint venture partners internationally Show less

Ozone Group is a multi-locational real estate firm which develops all asset categories (residential, commercial, hotel and malls).Major Responsibilities:• Led development of Ozone’s real estate projects in Goa• Acquired land parcels in Goa • Established relationship with government officials and all agencies linked to approvals for development• Collaborated with global architectural firms to develop detailed master plan for mixed use development • Closely interacted… Show more Ozone Group is a multi-locational real estate firm which develops all asset categories (residential, commercial, hotel and malls).Major Responsibilities:• Led development of Ozone’s real estate projects in Goa• Acquired land parcels in Goa • Established relationship with government officials and all agencies linked to approvals for development• Collaborated with global architectural firms to develop detailed master plan for mixed use development • Closely interacted with top-notch legal experts for preparation of land documents• Prepared business plan and budgets for fundraising • Hired key personnel for Goa operations• Established the corporate planning and HR function at the Group level• Hired leadership team for Ozone Group Show less

Credo Consultancy Services was focused in the area of strategy, performance improvement, learning and organization development. The firm collaborated with Training House USA and Human Technologies USA. Credo did extensive consulting with over 200 firms in India. Developed sectoral expertise in pharmaceuticals, consumer, consumer durables, cement, education and training, hospitality, IT and IT enabled services, petroleum, agro-chemicals and industrial engineering.Key… Show more Credo Consultancy Services was focused in the area of strategy, performance improvement, learning and organization development. The firm collaborated with Training House USA and Human Technologies USA. Credo did extensive consulting with over 200 firms in India. Developed sectoral expertise in pharmaceuticals, consumer, consumer durables, cement, education and training, hospitality, IT and IT enabled services, petroleum, agro-chemicals and industrial engineering.Key Projects:• Strategy formulation and development of execution plan using balance scorecard for LMW, a leading textile machinery manufacturing firm in South India• Sales performance improvement for Rallis India, an agro-chemical business, for their South Indian operations• Post-merger integration of sales operation, including restructuring of sales teams, for Saurashtra Cement, a cement manufacturer• Succession planning, including talent pool assessment and development, for Glaxo Smithkline, a pharmaceutical firm, and Bharat Petroleum, an oil and petroleum business• Developed market entry strategy for Spur Careers, an education and training firm Show less