Prakash Sangam

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India26 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Transformational leader in online travel industry.
Expert in product development and market strategy.
Recognized for innovation and customer centricity.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the online travel and FMCG sectors with a strong focus on product innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic PlanningProduct DevelopmentBrand ManagementMarket Strategy

Other Skills

MarketingStart-upsNew Business DevelopmentInternetMarket ResearchFMCGTelecommunicationsGo-to-market StrategyMobile DevicesMedia ManagementDistribution Channels

About

In my experience, Taking Ownership, Competence honed by continuous learning and Personal Humility are characteristics of rock-star employees and a collection of such individuals can transform an organization. It is my endeavour to provide a facilitating environment for such individuals to thrive and shine. If you believe you fit this mould, you have a ready home at redBus where you can build a super successful career. To know more about opportunities, pl visit our careers section or the company page on LinkedIn (pl see links below). redBus pioneered online bus ticketing by organizing the fragmented and unorganized bus travel market in India. It is the world leader in bus ticketing and as part of Ibibo Group is in the process of building one of the most valuable travel companies in the World. The spirit of innovation at redBus has been recognized by the following awards: * Top 50 Global Innovators by Fast Company * The Most Innovative Company of 2013 by Business Standard * Global Mobile Innovation in Travel by eyefortravel The customer centricity at redBus has been recognized by travellers voting redBus as the "Most Trusted Brand" in the category of "online travel" in the Brand Trust Report, 2015.

Experience

Redbus

Chief Executive Officer, redBus

Jun 2014 – Present · 11 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Cross-functional Team LeadershipMarketingProduct DevelopmentStart-upsNew Business DevelopmentInternet+8

Info edge india ltd (naukri.com)

EVP & Business Head - Shiksha.com, Jeevansathi.com & Ad Sales

Dec 2008 – May 2014 · 5 yrs 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India

At Info Edge (India) Ltd., I take care of our new business in the Education vertical - Shiksha.com - and the matrimony portal - Jeevansathi.com - in addition to the Ad sales business for the group.

Bharti airtel ltd.

General Manager - Marketing & Innovation (NPD in Telecom VAS)

Aug 2007 – Nov 2008 · 1 yr 3 mos

Marketing & Innovation - Incubate new products and services in the telecom VAS space. Worked on Context related services - Classifieds, Local search & Location based services -, Mobile advertising, VAS for the Rural segment and USSD platform.

Unilever

4 roles

Regional Marketing Manager - South Asia

Promoted

Jan 2007 – Jul 2007 · 6 mos

Responsible for the Everyman portfolio (Wheel brand) in the Laundry business for South Asia and specific projects on Top Clean (Surf excel) portfolio for South Asia and China. Responsibilities included brand equity and positioning, creating and managing the innovation funnel and developing new marketing mixes in order to meet business objectives.

Sr. Brand Manager

Promoted

Jun 2004 – Dec 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Responsible for the AOP targets on Topline and Market share for the Surf excel franchise in the Laundry business for the Indian market. Responsibilities included the go-to-market planning for new launches, media management, promotions management, Point of Sale activation plans and QOP planning and achievement.

Area Sales Manager

May 2001 – May 2004 · 3 yrs

Responsible for Sales and Distribution targets for the largest business division of HUL for Kolkata Metropolitan region. Responsibilities included sales team and distributor management, sales processes and efficiencies, Channel development and local micro-marketing plans.