Shalini Sankar — Co-Founder
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear" If I have to describe myself in two words, they would would be : Fearless Explorer. I love exploring life, places, connections, food, different domains in career, unique opportunities and taking up challenges. I have had a little unconventional career path with stints in various industries and I have also been a successful Entrepreneur. I have been a late bloomer in my career due to some personal hurdles, but tried to run as fast as possible to cover up the lost ground. When I look back and see my career path, I have not done bad. Could have been better but then one makes choices which can affect your destiny. No regrets, just learnings. I have had the good fortune to be part of the rising private Insurance industry. Did extremely well there. Then moved to Education Industry, Manufacturing, Entertainment and now it’s Media. Business strategy, GTM strategy, Business growth and expansion, my passion and specialization. Have tasted small success with my start-ups too and look forward to revive them few years later. To be part of Media and Advertising Industry has been a long nurtured dream of mine. I always believe a good media agency person is that who is a partner for their clients and can help them achieve campaign objectives and create Award Winning Campaigns. My vision: Creating Stars out of Brands and People!!! The Journey has been beautiful and adventurous till now..looking forward to more challenges in times to come. I have been lucky to win numerous awards for Corporate excellence in last few years and now I am passionate on mentoring people how to keep moving ahead in life in-spite of hurdles around us. Key Competencies: Media strategy, Business Growth , Brand Management, Client Acquisition, Market Growth, Business and Marketing Strategy , Corporate & Institutional Sales , Budgeting, Forecasting , P & L, Sales & Marketing , Franchisee , Management & Development, Revenue Management , Business Development, Strategic Tie-ups, Strategic Planning, Insurance, Media Planning, Channel Management, Event Management, Mentoring, Training & Development My passion : Love travelling, playing Golf, networking , fitness, trying new cuisines, different kinds of music, listening to podcasts and sharing my experiences as a Panelist & speaker with keen listeners.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Media and Advertising expert with a strong focus on Business Development and Strategy.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 21 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Business Growth
- Media Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Client Acquisition
- Operations Management
- Sales Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Brand Development
- Franchise Development
- Sales Management
- Event Management
- Business Strategy
- Human Resources
- Client Management
Career Highlights
- Drove 2x business growth at Laqshya Media Group.
- Recognized as a top influential woman in India.
- Passionate about mentoring and empowering others.
Work Experience
Laqshya Media Group
National Head and Senior Vice President (3 yrs 6 mos)
Senior Vice President (5 mos)
Vice President Business Strategy (4 yrs 5 mos)
Engineering Company
Chief Operating Officer (7 mos)
Biz Doors
CEO & Founder (1 yr 10 mos)
Seasons Music and Entertainment
Business Head (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education Industry
Business Head/ National Sales Head (1 yr 4 mos)
Seasons Events and Entertainment
Country Sales and Business Head (1 yr 4 mos)
MAX BUPA HEALTH INSURANCE
GM Zonal Head - South India (2 yrs)
CREDENCE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Business Head - South India (2 yrs)
ING LIFE INSURANCE CO PVT LTD
Bancassurance Head , Karnataka State (3 yrs 10 mos)
Education
MBA( Business Economics ) at Delhi University
Certificate at Harvard University
BSc(Hons) at Banasthali Vidyapith
Diploma in Pharmacy at Delhi University
at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya
at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan-Delhi Kendra