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Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Led PR and Media Relations for Qatar International Boat Show (QIBS) held at Lusail Marina in Nov. 2014. The show attracted over 12,000 visitors and gathered QAR 26 million in media coverage. Creating PR and communications strategy for 2015.Conceived and delivered highly successful fashion programme, Fashion Exchange as part of Qatar UK Year of Culture 2013 at the V&A in London and Mathaf, Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha. Raised significant sponsorship to enable the above fashion events and drove positive media reports in excess of £100,000. Consulting for fashion and lifestyle brands in UK and Qatar on creating and reinforcing strong brand presence, upgrading digital and creative strategies and shaping the design landscape in Qatar.

United Kingdom

Set-up a business consultancy to help UK SMEs trade in India by specialising in cutting throughthe unique challenges of this complex market. Able to deliver accelerated market entry andongoing competitiveness through careful partner selection, applying performance enhancingcultural understanding, and analysis of business’ proposed operations. Has positively impactedthe following businesses among others:Luxury Goa VillasAdvised and guided this premium property lettings company while it increased revenuetenfold to become market leader boasting a portfolio of 100 of the best propertiesDakini PublishingConsulted to the CEO while raising funds for tiger charities through sponsorship of aunique ultra premium book among other innovative initiativesHarley DavidsonBy finding the right marketing partners, the world’s leading motorcycle brandsuccessfully executed an ambitiously accelerated launch into India, a key growth marketStanley Davis GroupFacilitated introductions to joint venture partners for the UK’s leading companyformations and investment vehicle while exploring other business opportunitiesCampbell LutyensInstrumental in acquiring a key Indian client for this private equity advisory firm

United Kingdom

Responsible for running the London and India operations for Fuel, which was the 2nd largeste-learning company in Europe. Delivered online education programs to banks, law firms, UKMinistry of Defence and major Telco and Utility companies. Created and managed a team of 150technical, creative and client servicing professionals. After LRN (a leading US ethics and compliance company) acquired Fuel in 2007, led the integration of operations in UK & India with LRN’s Los Angeles, New York and London offices.

United Kingdom

While advising across the business, a key achievement was the setting up of a Mumbai operationfrom scratch within 5 weeks in response to a large contract awarded by Pitman training.Completed the lease and fit-out for office premises in 3 weeks hiring and training candidates in 2weeks achieving a fully functional and highly effective operation.

United Kingdom

Founded a pioneering online content creation and publishing business and launched a subsidiaryZiptang.com, a portal on Asian lifestyle and culture.

United Kingdom

CCSD specialized in providing bespoke training programs on Network Operating systems andsolutions. Grew the business to a turnover of £2 million with a sales contribution of £1.2 million.Quickly learned the challenges and joys of starting up and running a new business andestablished a solid foundation for future endeavours.

Leading print and runway model for top Indian and European fashion designers withperformances at international fashion weeks in Paris, London and Milan.

3Rd Year B.Sc, Microbiology, General

Activities and Societies: Drama and Fashion Microbiology

Higher Secondary Certificate (A Level Equivalent), English, Hindi, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, 1St Class

Activities and Societies: Drama Society, Fashion Society

Secondary Secondary Certificate (Gcse Equivalent), English, Hindi, Marathi, Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography,, 1St Class