Work with the Group Chairman on Strategy, Business Performance Improvement, Tactical Interventions across functions and companies.

Corporate MIS, Budgeting, Investor Relations, Business Development

Reporting to MD as EA, Corporate Planning & MIS, Business Performance Improvement, Manufacturing Productivity Enhancement

Manager – Corporate Business Development (April’2000 – Sept’2000)I was actively involved in setting up the Insurance business;Worked with International Management Consultants for “Strategy Validation Workshops” and finalisation of the business plansConducted market research for potential and developed product strategyVisited Singapore and Thailand for evaluation of IT Software, business processes & systems and office infrastructure of Insurance companies thereExecutive Assistant - Vice Chairman’s Office (June’97 – March’2000)A brief description of assignments;Identify business opportunities & conduct feasibility studies Develop strategy and business plan for the approved initiatives of the GroupWorked extensively on JVs and Strategic alliances for the new businessesPrepared a report for the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Trade and Industry named “Reforms in the Financial Sector and Capital Markets”Business opportunities where I contributed - Petroleum Refining, Insurance, Agriculture (contract farming) & Food processing and Retailing.