Rishab Barar Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Citigate Dewe Rogerson is a leading international communications firm delivering financial, investor relations, public policy, consumer, corporate and digital consultancy.My responsibilities include but not limited to;- Working as an investor Relations Consultant for growing new business and managing corporate communications in line with business protocols.- Liaise as an intermediary between analysts/investors and clients to provide strong market intelligence to clients and build a solid analysts' network.- Work closely with relevant analysts, based on my client portfolio, to ensure tracking and company coverage. - Participate in roadshows, analysts meet, conceal to gather deep financial insights and build meaningful relationships with the analysts community at large, - Develop sound business relations with key stakeholders within the company and clients managed.- Apply company and market knowledge to initiate strategic conversations with analysts for client coverage. In addition, share market and/or sector insights gathered from the analysts with the senior management in the company.- Effectively manage relationships with clients, senior management, key stakeholders comprising of eight publicly listed Indian companies, from small cap to large cap. - Expertise in advising company management on communicative approaches and tactics to handle events related to dealing with the investor community through capital market knowledge of financial restructuring, crisis communication, etc. - Innovate market strategies based on analyst and investor views for improved feedback from clients.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Patanjali FMCG Retail (Patanjali Ayurved Distribution) - Sole Pan India Suppliers & Stockists to Modern Retail & Cash & Carry formats for Swami Ramdevjis "Patanjali" products, the fastest growing FMCG company in India.My past role included;- Proficiently led backend distribution operations of Patanjali products for modern trade on a pan India basis which resulted in a sales turnover of INR 1,000 crores. - Accelerated in expanding the warehouse capacities from 100k sq.ft. to 350k sq.ft. from the selection of 20+warehouses in different states across India, from landlord negotiations to deal closures.- Ensuring to check the costs of the warehouse rentals, inventory, labour and transport are in control and in line with business objectives.- Strong capabilities in leading teams. Led a team of 35-40 people at the corporate office, 20 warehouse managers and 200 junior staff at the warehouses.

Mumbai Area, India

Yogutbay Foods QSR (Yogurtbay Frozen Yogurt) - First frozen yogurt brand in India, and expanding rapidly with 12 outlets currently.My past role included; - Successful in leading a team of 65 individuals, developing business for 7 YogurtBay outlets on a PAN India basis.- Overseeing the end-to-end buying process, inventory and supply chain management for smooth operational flow. - Deft at negotiating rental agreements, building relationships with landlords with all Yogurtbay stores.- Ensuring the working capital cycle is tightly controlled and maintaining a strong rapport with vendors. - Responsible for overall brand building and strategy for building new business and sustaining growth at large.

Mumbai Area, India

- Supporting Business Development Initiatives for institutions and international markets for company owned/produced brands of Invincible Vodka and Master's Imperial Whisky-Led the institutional sales division for Mumbai-Clients and prospects are mainly Bars, Nightclubs, Leisure Clubs and Restaurants-Detailed understanding of the liquor distributor network in Mumbai and cost cards

Mumbai Area, India

Consultancy firm specializing in investor relations and corporate communicationsActively supported business development initiatives; specialized in various sectors such as Commodities, Capital Goods, Bio-fuels, Ship Building, Chemicals, and Textiles Built strong client relationships with firms as reference points for new businessDeveloped and managed relationships with client senior management and key stakeholders (seven publicly listed Indian companies; small cap – large cap) Advised promoter and senior management team on communication strategy and approach to address key events such as changes in executive management, financial restructuring, crisis communication etc. Developed and socialized a roadmap which encapsulated the evolution of the investor interaction program, leading to change in the pace of progression with senior management teams Created market strategy studies based on analyst and investor views leading to positive and improved feedback for clientsLed the development of result releases, communications, business reports, promoter speeches and annual reports to effectively communicate messaging to investors giving impetus to detail Reviewed valuation techniques such as Discounted Cash Flows, Comparables, Replacement Value and SOTP to name a few, used by clients and provided feedback on improvement opportunities

New York, Ny

Structured Finance Advisory Services, Collateral; (Residential Mortgage Backed Securities)Spearheaded collateral part of a Goldman Sachs deal ($700 million appx.), smoothly enabling underwriter to go to market to investors with a securitized pool loansEnsured correct calculation of data tape provided by clientPerformed extensive due diligence on covenants of all residential loans in a tranche usually selected on a sample basisMaintained constant co-ordination with Goldman and its lawyers, making sure that data in supplement to prospectus, term sheets and investor runs provided to investors was accurateCore Assurance, Auditor (Client: Morgan Stanley – Private Equity)Participated in audits of 26 Private Equity FundsGained broad knowledge of private equity industry by performing substantive testing for Investments and Partners’ Capital accountsTested complex investment transactions like IPO’s, conversions, stock splits, green shoe sales etcReferred to Limited Partnership Agreements of the respective funds to facilitate testing