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* Mentor Individuals and Businesses* Passionate about Consumer-centricity* Interested in supporting scaling Social Enterprises (both Non-Profit and For-Profit)* Co-teach Social EntrepreneurshipExpertise:* Over 10 years learning and contributing in the Social Sector* Strong P&L performance delivering growth & profitability* Experience in market leading organizations like Unilever, adidas and Nokia* India and South East Asia (directly in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia)Specialties: * Consumer Insights, brand building and retail* Business strategy and execution for growth & profitability* Change Management (better implementation/ execution)* Coaching to support/develop top & extended leadershipOther Interests:Travel, PhotographyBehavioural Economics
Indian School Of Development Management (Isdm)
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Adjunct FacultyIndian School Of Development Management (Isdm)Bengaluru, Ka, In
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MentorNsrcel Feb 2023 - PresentBengaluru, Karnataka, India -
AdvisorCatalyst Management Services Jan 2023 - PresentBengaluru, Karnataka, India -
Adjunct FacultyIndian School Of Development Management (Isdm) Jan 2018 - PresentNoida Area, IndiaCo-teach Social Enterprise at ISDM for the 1 yr PG Program in Development Leadership
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AdvisorSwasti Health Catalyst Jan 2018 - Dec 2023Bangalore -
AdvisorFarmguru Sep 2017 - Mar 2023Pune Area, India -
Board MemberUnder The Mango Tree Dec 2019 - Mar 2022 -
Founder And CeoWon’Tbuy Inc. May 2015 - Dec 2016Bengaluru, San Francisco Bay AreaOn demand marketplace to rent and lend professional and DIY tools. wontbuy when renting is smarter. Rent, Lend, Save.Coming soon to Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Sr. AdvisorVillgro Nov 2014 - Nov 2015BangaloreMentor Social Impact Start-Ups -
Director - RetailNokia India Pvt. Ltd. Apr 2011 - Apr 2014Gurgaon, Haryana, IndiaNokia India is one of the largest retail businesses in India with an extensive network of mono-brand stores under 3 formatsDelivered a strong Footprint Strategy to optimise presence for Nokia in over 400 cities/towns with many new store openings.A strong performance focus to improve deliveries while weeding out under-performing stores.Member of Nokia India Leadership TeamMentor to Nokia India Extended Leadership Team -
Chief Executive OfficerTechnopak Advisors Aug 2010 - Dec 2010Gurgaon, India -
Director, Strategic Projects For South East AsiaAdidas Singapore Apr 2009 - Nov 2009Project role for South East Asia to incorporate consumer insights into business and range planning. Additional projects in the area of Franchised Retail and Price-Elasticity. -
Managing Director, Adidas ThailandAdidas Jul 2006 - Mar 2009P&L responsibility for the subsidiary with 180 staff including own retail.* 8% CAGR sales growth with profitability improvements* Initiated and established new business opportunities to generate growth while exiting unprofitable and declining businesses. * Achieved brand image leadership in 2008* Transformed brand presence extensively in both mono and multi-brand stores
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Managing Director, Adidas IndonesiaAdidas Jul 2006 - Dec 2007P&L responsibility for adidas Indonesia (additionally with Thailand) with 140 staff strength* Turned adidas Indonesia into a profitable subsidiary in 2007 after 10 years of losses* Revised and executed business strategy to focus on high potential opportunities to improve profitability and growth* Improved margin and reduced OOH significantly
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Head Of Retail - South East AsiaAdidas Singapore Jul 2005 - Jun 2006Singapore, South East AsiaP&L responsibility for own & franchised retail in South East Asia covering Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia in addition to being MD of adidas Singapore.* Improved results orientation and established retail processes.* Recommended and implemented new retail strategy for each market and also an overall retail strategy for SEA area for own and franchised retail.
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Managing DirectorAdidas Singapore Nov 2000 - Jun 2006SingaporeP&L responsibility for adidas Singapore including own retail.* Nearly tripled the company’s turnover in the years from 2001 to 2006. Met and exceeded the higher end of objectives five years in a row. * Turned around the brand and company that was loss-making for 7 years from start up until 2000 into a fast growing and very profitable business.* Strengthened brand image significantly to challenge key competitor.* Pioneered and executed new business strategy to operate own retail stores and subsequently franchised retail, while continuing to grow the customer business.
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Director - MarketingAdidas India Mar 1996 - Nov 2000Was a core member of the team that launched adidas in India. Managed and lead the overall business in India for a year.* Set sales & marketing and influenced overall strategy; including plan to focus on mono-branded retail and Cricket business in India. * Transformed the brand to leadership position from being perceived as a ‘local brand’ at the time of launch.* Execution of strategy included signing the ‘best cricketer in the world’ Sachin Tendulkar and creating a highly awarded locally produced TVC with Sachin in ‘99.* Provided overall leadership for the India business for a year during the period of ex-MD’s illness.
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Area Sales ManagerHindustan Lever Limited Jan 1995 - Feb 1996Area sales manager for personal products for the largest sales area (Tamil Nadu)* Generated a 30% sales growth in 1995 -
Brand ManagerPond'S India Jul 1990 - Dec 1994Chennai Area, India* Prepared the blueprint for the Vaseline brand and rolled out the national launch of Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion and Lip Guard and launched in test market locally developed mix for Prickly Heat Lotion, Antiseptic Cream and Heel Guard.* Developed communication for TV and print for the brand* A strong research experience to understand consumer needs, product evaluation and brand and communications.
Kannan Gopalakrishnan Skills
Kannan Gopalakrishnan Education Details
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Neuroleadership InstituteBrain Based Coaching Certificate -
Mechanical Engineering
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Kannan Gopalakrishnan's current role is Adjunct Faculty.
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Kannan Gopalakrishnan attended Indian Institute Of Management, Calcutta, Neuroleadership Institute, Insead, Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirapalli.
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Kannan Gopalakrishnan has skills like Strategy, Business Strategy, Brand Management, Management, Retail, Leadership, Start Ups, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Product Management, Customer Insight.
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