Ken R. Email & Phone Number

Highly Experienced Business Transformation Specialist, with proven entrepreneurial skills specializing in start-up and turn-around operations with a key focus in Food and Beverage and ICT.. Adept at applying strategic objectives into tactical application to drive business success, with sustainable continuous improvement processes. With advanced business acumen & analytical thinking, I am able to communicate ideas and concepts across all levels. Experienced in engaging meaningfully with clients domestically and globally from diverse backgrounds.With deep understanding of international business ecosystem & strong network across Asia Pacific predominantly in India and Australia, I bring in knowledge of emerging technologies and practical experience of driving new revenues & customer engagement using my business insights that has been accumulated over a decade by working with global teams. Having established start-ups in India and Australia, I have experienced the idiosyncrasies of both markets and intend to capitalize on the learning by providing strategic advice to companies who want to expand or migrate their operations in India or Australia.Key Capabilities:*Management Consulting*Strategic Outsourcing*Risk Management*Profit and Loss Management*Contracts and Legal*Product Development & Marketing (Food & Beverage)*Supply Chain Resourcing*Workforce Resourcing*Agile Practices

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  Business Development Consultant

  Sumitra

  2018 - Present - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  With long-established, internationally reputed manufacturer of 1,000+ high-quality flavors (used in Beverage, Bakery, Confectionery, Dairy, and various Processed Foods production) and fragrances (used in Perfumes, Cosmetics, Toiletries, and Household Cleaning products), provide diverse consultancy to support company’s management of risks and opportunities. Core Responsibilities included:*Improving market position and achieving financial growth by identifying new opportunities for future growth and business development through evaluating and improving sales, marketing and branding strategies.*Giving insight on competitors’ offerings and pricing, market trends, and product innovations in order to stay ahead of the competition.Key achievements:*Increased domestic revenue by securing long term supplier contracts with key accounts in food and beverages industry. This includes supply of flavours and contract manufacturing contracts for paste and sauces.*Represented Sumitra and its products at trade shows and exhibitions to great effect, engaging and successfully negotiating deals to obtain win-win outcomes with multiple high yield customers.*Recommended digital strategies including website development and digital marketing which has increased the brand credibility and have increased direct customer enquiries.*Increased export earnings by securing an ongoing contract for seasonings with a Chips manufacturer.*Secured long term contracts with Cosmetic contract manufacturer in India and Middle East

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  Griffith University

  Master Of Business Administration - International Business