Nitin Kalra Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

As the Head of Brand Licensing at Level Up Brands, I am responsible for building and expanding the Brand Licensing Agency business vertical within Modern Electronics Company. By collaborating with teams and preparing for upcoming projects, I am driving strategic initiatives to enhance brand partnerships and drive business growth in the KSA market.

United Arab Emirates

• Led corporate training programs in the GCC region, specializing in logotherapy and existential analysis.• Organized and facilitated weekly "In Search of Meaning" Meet Up group in Dubai and Riyadh with over 70 sessions already done and counting.• Provided mentorship and life coaching services to individuals seeking personal growth and meaning in their lives.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Managed brand licensing deals for iconic celebrities like Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin in MENA and Dubai.• Successfully executed apparel, cloud kitchen, and restaurant deals, expanding brand presence and revenue.• Negotiated home decor multi-brand outlet deals, enhancing brand visibility and market reach.

United Arab Emirates

• Managed licensing agency operations for popular brands like Doraemon & Purple Turtle in the GCC region.• Led sourcing, trading, event services, and creative projects to meet client needs effectively.• Achieved a significant increase in revenue through strategic brand management and client services.

Mumbai Area, India

As the Director at Animation International India, I spearheaded the company's growth by overseeing sales targets, brand visibility, and strategic partnerships. I successfully led the team to launch experiential licensed events, enhancing brand engagement and driving revenue growth.Our key portfolio IPs included Doraemon, Shin Chan, Garfield, Archie Comics, DragonballZ, Digimon, 20th Century Fox, Hallmark Design Collection and many more.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Managed brand licensing initiatives for STAR India and Fox Properties including popular titles like Simpsons, Ice Age, and STAR Parivaar.• Developed strategic partnerships and negotiated licensing agreements to expand brand reach and revenue streams.• Led cross-functional teams to execute licensing deals and ensure brand compliance across various platforms.

Content Sourcing and Development for Rajshri's Mobile division, co-ordination with mobile operators and business development with mobile operators and aggregators. Was also involved in the pre-launch and launch of www.rajshri.com and handled content acquistion and development for the site.

Mumbai Area, India

• Managed media consultancy agency specializing in entertainment sector, handling promotions for top clients like Rajshri Productions and T-Series.• Developed strategic partnerships with key industry players to drive business growth and expand client base.• Implemented innovative marketing campaigns for movie promotions, resulting in increased brand visibility and audience engagement.

Mumbai Area, India

• Covered beats like Entertainment, Education, and General Interest Stories for top National Publications.• Contributed over 1,000 articles to renowned newspapers, magazines, and websites.• Developed strong writing skills and industry knowledge in the field of journalism.

Diploma In Logotherapy & Existential Analysis, Counseling Psychology

Awarded the Diploma in Logotherapy and Existential Analysis

Post Graduate Diploma, Media Laws

Post Graduate Diploma In Business Administration, Business Administration - Marketing

Diploma In Journalism, Journalism

Ba, Political Science

Ssc