As the head of the Division, rapidly set-forth and executed the strategic plans for the Group's entry into various new business segments. Oversaw the Division’s growth into a 250+ employee enterprise, with exponential growth in revenue and viability. Successfully raised and managed investments of over USD 36.0 million (equity + Debts) in Retail, Health Care, Media, Digital Marketing, e-com, & trading. Strategically achieved operational synergies, and saved more than USD 2.0 million via… Show more As the head of the Division, rapidly set-forth and executed the strategic plans for the Group's entry into various new business segments. Oversaw the Division’s growth into a 250+ employee enterprise, with exponential growth in revenue and viability. Successfully raised and managed investments of over USD 36.0 million (equity + Debts) in Retail, Health Care, Media, Digital Marketing, e-com, & trading. Strategically achieved operational synergies, and saved more than USD 2.0 million via negotiations, optimizing infrastructure, restructuring HR, and combining marketing efforts. Was instrumental in securing vital partnerships from several MNCs in partnering with the Group in establishing these new business ventures. Achieved viability in most of the new business entities within planned horizons (typically within 6 to 8 months). Show less

Joined the team in 2008 and eventually promoted to lead the Investment Department which undertakes the management of annual budgets, ensuring smooth funding of operations and projects, the conduct of periodic management reviews, and assist in board decision making. Key highlights during the tenure include: Budgeting & BP: Prepared and managed execution of annual budgets for all units achieving consistent growth. Funding: Raised more than USD 200 million for working capital and… Show more Joined the team in 2008 and eventually promoted to lead the Investment Department which undertakes the management of annual budgets, ensuring smooth funding of operations and projects, the conduct of periodic management reviews, and assist in board decision making. Key highlights during the tenure include: Budgeting & BP: Prepared and managed execution of annual budgets for all units achieving consistent growth. Funding: Raised more than USD 200 million for working capital and project funding Management Review: Established and managed the culture of periodic management review within the framework of annual BPs, improving productivity across the board. Ensured all support Departments/committees/panel functioned as desired, supporting business requirements. Show less

LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY, National University of Singapore Singapore PUBLIC SECTOR RESTRUCTURING AND INTERNAL AUDIT BOARD, Government of KeralaIndia