Priyom Sarkar

Co-Founder

Kolkata, West Bengal, India19 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led Asanify to become Global #1 in HR and Payroll Software.
Expert in global contractor payroll and business strategy.
Innovated digital strategies for Viacom18's consumer-facing businesses.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and HR Tech expert with strong business strategy and innovation capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Contractors PayrollBusiness StrategyBusiness TransformationDigital StrategyBusiness DevelopmentMergers & AcquisitionsStrategic AnalysisStrategic ProjectsOperations Improvement

Other Skills

StrategyManagement ConsultingProject ManagementInnovation ManagementHR TechnologyPayroll ManagementAutomationP&L ManagementSales StrategyData ManagementMarketing StrategyCorporate StrategyPartnership ManagementFinanceMarket Entry Strategy

About

At Asanify, our mission extends beyond simplifying HR and Payroll processes; it's about empowering businesses and their workforces globally. Under my leadership, Asanify has become Global #1 Core HR and Payroll Software for ease of use, reflecting our commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. My role involves spearheading strategy and overseeing the development of technology that enables employers worldwide to manage payroll with unprecedented speed and ease. My approach combines strategic foresight with a deep understanding of the HR tech landscape, gained through my recent tenure as a Business Head at a funded internet startup and as AVP & Head of Growth and Innovation at Viacom18 Media Private Limited. These experiences have honed my expertise in global contractor payroll and business strategy, equipping me to lead Asanify in reshaping how global businesses engage with HR technology.

Experience

Asanify

Co-Founder & CEO of Asanify AI (India's #1 ranked Global Workforce Management Software)

Dec 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India · On-site

As Head of Asanify (https://asanify.com/), a venture backed fast growing startup, it is an honour to help our customers grow in their entrepreneurial journey. We help global employers pay their employees anywhere in the world as fast as possible.
Asanify is a people platform that simplifies HR, Payroll and Salary payments for global businesses around the world. We unshackle founders, HR and finance leaders to focus on value added work by automating People Operations end-to-end. Additionally we empower employees to access payslip and leave balances right on whatsapp or slack.
Asanify is a Techstars backed company. We have also been selected for the prestigious Nasscom 10000 startups program. To learn more about Asanify, visit asanify.com/about/. We’re always hiring so would love to connect and discuss your career aspirations

Global Contractors PayrollStrategyBusiness DevelopmentManagement ConsultingBusiness TransformationProject Management+2

Funded internet startup

Business Head

Nov 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Creating the business roadmap for a fast growing venture in the internet/ SAAS space.
On the lookout for quality talent to join in this journey...

Business StrategyBusiness Development

Viacom18 media private limited

4 roles

AVP & Head - Growth and Innovation, International Sales | Digital Ventures

Promoted

Oct 2016 – Oct 2019 · 3 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Heading digital strategy, planning, BD and emerging revenue lines P&L for all consumer facing digital businesses
P&L for emerging/ innovative revenue lines
Heading International Ad Sales
Envisaged and developed MAVARiC - internal Audience & Data Management Platform (DMP) to aid marketing, ad-sales and content insights
Ideating business plan for new business/ product launches
Forming distribution and other international strategic partnerships
Heading end-to-end Sales strategy: improving salesforce effectiveness through planning, revenue optimisation, efficiency improvement, organised/conducted sales trainings to up-skill salesforce etc
Deep knowledge of and relationships with key Mar-tech and Ad-tech partners ecosystem
Manage strategic initiatives to enhance consumer profile and help rapidly scale app
Leading agile transformation in organization (Certified Scrum Master)

Digital StrategyBusiness DevelopmentP&L ManagementSales Strategy

Senior Director, Corporate Strategy and M&A (Group CEO's Office)

Apr 2016 – Sep 2016 · 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Identifying growth opportunities around Digital market
Sourcing deals, supervising due diligences through external consultants and performing valuation for investments
Conducting negotiations on partnership opportunities

Mergers & AcquisitionsCorporate Strategy

Director, Corporate Strategy and M&A (Group CEO's Office)

Promoted

Apr 2015 – Mar 2016 · 11 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Manage M&A and Strategic Investments across group businesses, including operational integration of 5 regional ETV channels under Colors brand.
Strategy development including preparing long range plan for group businesses
Lead various digitization and business transformation initiatives
Present group performance update to board and other key stakeholders
Scan the external environment to identify key consumer trends, shifts in industry drivers and potential disruptions

Corporate StrategyMergers & Acquisitions

Associate Director - Strategy

Oct 2013 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Perform Strategic analysis
Forecast industry shaping trends
Evaluate M&As and partnerships and conducting negotiations
Manage key strategic initiatives and projects
Led digitization initiatives including evaluation and onboarding of ERP (SAP) solution

Strategic AnalysisPartnership Management

Reliance industries limited

Senior Manager

Jul 2011 – Sep 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai

Managed Finance and Governance streams of the world's largest Business Transformation program across group businesses.
Worked with top management on Strategic Analysis and Business Development for existing businesses and new ventures.
Prepared business plan and financial model for pan India rollout of 4th generation telecom (4G) services.

FinanceBusiness Development

Strategy&, part of the pwc network

Senior Consultant

May 2010 – Jul 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai

Advised domestic and international clients in various industries on strategic projects including market entry strategy, international expansion, product portfolio assessment, opportunity sizing, business plan evaluation, etc.
Served clients in Oil and Gas, Hi-tech, Consumer Goods and other sectors.

Strategic ProjectsMarket Entry Strategy