Sumanth Rao — CEO
- Digital Business, Strategy and Marketing @ Prudential Myanmar - Senior Manager at Prudential's regional head office in Asia. Developed the market entry strategies and execution/launch of operations in new markets - Laos & Myanmar - Gained cross-functional management and consulting experience over the past 8 years in new markets strategy, digital marketing, and technology/operations projects, primarily in the financial services industry. - Selected as member of Prudential's flagship talent programme and successfully completed international assignments and leadership training programmes from 2010 - 2013. - Obtained my undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in 2006 and MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad in 2010. - Active member and volunteer at various charitable organizations in India; trained Sitarist -- have performed concerts in India, Kenya, and Portugal; interested in Vedic philosophy & spirituality.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Strategy Leader in the Financial Services sector.
Experience: 18 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Digital Strategy
- Marketing
- Market Entry Strategy
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Technology Strategy
Career Highlights
- Led market entry strategies for Prudential in new markets.
- Completed flagship leadership program with international exposure.
- Expert in digital strategy and marketing in financial services.
Work Experience
Prudential Myanmar Life Insurance
Chief Digital Officer (5 yrs)
Prudential Corporation Asia
Head of Digital, Strategy & Marketing - Prudential Myanmar (11 mos)
Senior Regional Manager - Myanmar Market Entry Strategy / Business Develpment (1 yr 8 mos)
Senior Regional Manager (2 yrs)
Senior Regional Manager, New Markets (1 yr 6 mos)
Regional Manager, Digital Media (2 yrs)
Flagship Global Leadership Development Programme (2 yrs 3 mos)
Prudential Indonesia (PT Prudential Life Assurance)
Manager, Project Technical Advisor (1 yr 9 mos)
airtel
Assistant Manager (Young Leaders' Programme) (5 mos)
Cleartrip.com
Student Intern (Experiential Learning Programme) (4 mos)
Indian School of Business
MBA (1 yr)
CEB
Analyst (Technology practice) (1 yr 4 mos)
Senior Associate (Corporate Strategy practice) (3 mos)
Associate (Corporate Strategy practice) (11 mos)
Education
at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
MBA at Indian School of Business
B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur