May 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos · Palo Alto, California, USA

• I am the Co-Founder & CEO at MeVero Inc, USA. MeVero is the world's first AI powered , structured platform with Applications & Tools for the effective pursuit of Passion. Our Parent company is based in Palo Alto, California, USA and the Product Development centre is in Kolkata, India

Oct 2012 – Apr 2019 · 6 yrs 6 mos · Greater Kolkata Area

• Started a Brand & Digital Consultancy firm for helping Small & Medium Enterprises to benefit from Brand Building and exploiting the Digital media. Helped 32 companies to get on to the Digital space and grow revenues at least cost.
• Set up the e-commerce portal for two clients with end to end solutioning.
• Helped set up a private university
• Helped FMCG clients set up their national sales and distribution processes , systems, structures and roll out.
• Helped an Export company set up their B2B portal with warehousing facilities in Africa

Apr 2007 – Sep 2012 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Greater Kolkata Area

• Vice President & SBU Head for 3 divisions namely the Bengali Language newspaper, the Radio business and the Digital SBU. Was instrumental in setting up the Digital Busines from scratch and generating a revenue of USD 1 million in the first full year of operation. Turned around the Radio Business from a loss making station to a Profit making business within 2 years of takeover. Augmented Print revenue by 20% year on year with a strong micro edition strategy

Mar 2004 – Mar 2007 · 3 yrs · Greater Chennai Area

• Headed the marketing & new product development function for the leader in the Sanitaryware & Taps market. Set up a strong process for New Product Introduction funnel. Launched Parryware taps in the Indian Market. Turned around a subsidiary called Johnson Pedder from losses to profit by re-engineering the business model

Jan 2001 – Feb 2004 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Greater Hyderabad Area

• Headed the Circle marketing function for Idea Cellular based at Hyderabad Managed the brand transition from Tata Telecom to Idea Cellular. Introduced India's first CUG package for Idea Cellular. Set up a distributor and Channel Partner network for Corporate Sales

Jan 1997 – Jan 2001 · 4 yrs · Greater Kolkata Area

• Managed a portfolio of 6 FMCG brands in the packaged tea segment for Duncans. Was instrumental in setting up a distribution channel in the major metros for Duncans. Doubled the turnover for the flagship brand Double Diamond in 4 years after relaunching the same

May 1992 – Dec 1996 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Bangalore

• started my career in Titan. As a Product Manager , I launched Titan Clocks in the Indian Market This involved Product Planning, Pricing, setting up a distribution channel , advertising, market research and sales force incentive planning.