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Director and Vice President- Strategic Market Development (Metals , Oil and Gas)
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Vedanta Resources Limited
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Director and Vice President- Strategic Market Development (Metals , Oil and Gas)
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Ram Narayanan is listed as Director and Vice President- Strategic Market Development (Metals , Oil and Gas) at Vedanta Resources Limited, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Ram Narayanan.
Ram Narayanan previously worked as Director / Vice President- Market Development (Metals , Oil & Gas) at Vedanta Resources Limited and Strategic Advisor at Dartle. Ram Narayanan holds Sloan Masters, Leadership And Strategy from London Business School.
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About Ram Narayanan
Seasoned professional with pioneering experience in Chemicals (polymers, aromatics, fiber intermediates and polyester), metals (aluminium, zinc, copper,steel) and optic fibre/cables businesses. I also possess critical experience in digital technologies as I head the Vedanta group`s E commerce initiatives in the marketing and commercial space. Multi-functional experience in Profit & Loss (P&L) management, strategy formulation with execution and commercial functions - Sales, Procurement /Supply Chain.Possesses multicultural work experience in China, Taiwan, Malaysia and India as well as in managing business operations in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Europe.Expertise in building up profitable business operations honed by work experience with two global companies – Reliance Industries Limited and Vedanta Resources PlcManagement degrees from London Business School (Strategy) and SP Jain Institute of Management, India (International Business and Marketing) and Engineering degree (Chemical) from Nagpur University (India) have been successfully applied in different phases of career. Significant career achievements include - building up a business base in China (Optic Cables business), scaling up a global business base of ~ $800mn (Metals business), integrating a company acquisition and implementing a business growth strategy with focus on value chain integration (Chemicals business).Keen sports enthusiast as well as a marathon runner, trekker and cyclist. Other passion is blogging on important topics in geopolitics, global economy, governance and sports.Regular speaker at various industry forums and B schools.
Listed skills include Business Development, Strategy, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, and 31 others.
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Director / Vice President- Market Development (Metals , Oil & Gas)
CurrentProfileAs a part of the Vedanta group`s Integrated Commercial and Marketing team (ICM), which is the strategic focal point of group`s global revenues ~ $20bn and spend base ~ $12bn, I am responsible for the conceptualization and implementation of key marketing and procurement / supply chain activities across the group. Key focus areas - Long term contracts.
Feb 2022 - Present
Strategic Advisor
CurrentStrategic freelance advisor to Dartle, a sports startup. Dartle is focussed on creating a platform to improve the sports ecosystem, especially in India.
Oct 2021 - Present
Vice President (Strategic Planning & Optimization)- Petrochemicals Business
ProfileFocus of the Integrated Strategy & Planning team is to drive and align business performances and build up long term strategies across 3 key verticals (Aromatics, fiber intermediates and polyester) and integrate into the petrochemical chain business. Business value ~ $14bn. Leading a team of 17 people across the 3 verticals / 8 business SBU`s.
Feb 2018 - Feb 2022
Vice President (Business Head) - Petrochemicals Business
RPCM (annual turnover ~ $350mn / 170 personnel), was an acquisition by Reliance Industries in Malaysia. My role was to manage the transition after acquisition and manage the business with a focus on improvement in bottom-line
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
Business Manager (Business Projects: President`S Office) - Petrochemicals Business
- Managed and co ordinated business projects as a part of the President`s office- Handled a capital investment plan - “Build vs Buy” strategy across a portfolio of businesses.
Aug 2012 - Dec 2014
General Manager (Commercial - Procurement & Supply Chain)- Aluminium Business
Handled a spend base ~ $300mn+ as head of procurement and supply chain of major raw material alumina. As an add on responsibility, handled the procurement and contracts (P&C) for one of the manufacturing sites. Handled a team of 20 personnel in this function and reported to the CEO.
Jan 2009 - Nov 2010
Chief Marketing Officer (Cmo) - Aluminium Business
- Head of global sales and marketing function - annual revenues of $800 mn. - Promoted to head function after successfully building up international sales function from zero base.- Major markets - India, North and South East Asia, Middle East, Africa and Europe. - Handled a team of 25 personnel
Jun 2004 - Dec 2009
Marketing Manager (China & Taiwan) - Optic Fiber & Cables Business
- Manage marketing of optic fiber / cables in China and Taiwan markets. Business value ~ $20mn- Manage client relationships, distributors and local personnel.
Mar 2001 - May 2004
Assistantmanager - International Sales (China, Ne And Se Asia)
- Manage sales functions in Far East and South East Asia. - Build and manage customer relationships and trader channels
Jun 1999 - Mar 2001
Assistant Manager – Product Development (Polymers Business)
Focus on increasing penetration of company`s polymer products in key sectors - Automotives and appliances. Relationship management with key players in the industry and their supply chain partners
Jun 1998 - May 1999
Summer Intern
Child Relief And You (Cry
Worked with Child Relief and You (CRY) on an internship basis to look to increase corporate sponsorship for the Chennai branch. Made a plan and roadmap to increase sponsorships for CRY
Apr 1997 - Jun 1997
Aug 1995 - Jun 1996
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Ram Narayanan education
Sloan Masters, Leadership And Strategy
London Business School
Post Graduate In Management (Mba), Marketing & International Business
Spjimr Sp Jain Institute Of Management & Research
Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Chemical Engineering
Nagpur University
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What company does Ram Narayanan work for?
Ram Narayanan works for Vedanta Resources Limited.
What is Ram Narayanan's role at Vedanta Resources Limited?
Ram Narayanan is listed as Director and Vice President- Strategic Market Development (Metals , Oil and Gas) at Vedanta Resources Limited.
Where is Ram Narayanan based?
Ram Narayanan is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India while working with Vedanta Resources Limited.
What companies has Ram Narayanan worked for?
Ram Narayanan has worked for Vedanta Resources Limited, Dartle, Reliance Industries Limited, Rp Chemicals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Reliance Industries Group Company), and Vedanta Resources Plc.
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What schools did Ram Narayanan attend?
Ram Narayanan holds Sloan Masters, Leadership And Strategy from London Business School.
What skills is Ram Narayanan known for?
Ram Narayanan is listed with skills including Business Development, Strategy, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, International Business, Team Management, Leadership, and New Business Development.
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