Jul 2018 – Jan 2019 · 6 mos · Singapore

• Selected as a Fellow in the fourth cohort of Entrepreneur First, Singapore (EFSG4)
• Entrepreneur First (EF) is where outliers come together. EF brings together extraordinary people to build deep tech startups from scratch. EF helps exceptional individuals to team up, brainstorm and build visionary products, and accelerate through fundraising from the world's best investors. EF is backed by Reid Hoffman (founder of LinkedIn) and Greylock Partners, Mosaic Ventures, Founders Fund, Lakestar and some of the world's best entrepreneurs. The EF Singapore works closely with SGInnovate, the Singapore government’s investment programme that supports innovative deep tech startups.

Sep 2016 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Accomplished driving the development and successful launch of an organization-wide strategic global program aimed at elevating the overall customer experience.
• Key Contributions:
• Spearheaded the implementation of strategic initiatives throughout the APAC region, effectively enhancing customer touch-points and optimizing processes.
• Collaborated closely with key corporate functions to identify areas for improvement and uncover new opportunities to augment customer experience.
• Led transformative digital projects to streamline business processes and enhance internal IT systems, contributing to increased operational efficiency.
• Developed compelling corporate communication materials to effectively deliver key messages to valued customers.

Jun 2013 – Aug 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Cultivated and managed highly profitable relationships with major Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) clients, ensuring their continued satisfaction and loyalty.
• Demonstrated a track record of surpassing sales objectives consistently, exceeding growth targets, and driving substantial revenue for the assigned accounts.
• Enhanced sales pipeline efficiency, proactively identifying and nurturing potential accounts for future growth and business expansion.
• Pioneered the formulation of a comprehensive growth strategy and road-map for a critical beverage segment, contributing to significant market share gains.
• Collaborated closely with customer innovation teams to generate innovative new product launch ideas, resulting in successful market introductions and increased customer engagement.
• Fortified existing client relationships and established new connections with senior management and executive teams within managed client accounts, fostering stronger partnerships.
• Successfully managed complex customer projects within a multi-disciplinary global team environment, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional outcomes.

Jun 2011 – May 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Spearheaded and successfully executed strategic projects and marketing initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Devised a comprehensive account development plan for an under-leveraged account, resulting in significant sales growth and increased revenue.
• Developed and executed a robust go-to-market strategy, facilitating the successful entry of the company into the food service category.
• Formulated and implemented a highly effective go-to-market strategy for the food service category, enhancing market penetration and product visibility.
• Exhibited versatility by being stationed in Singapore for six months, leading the design and implementation of a cutting-edge digital tool for recipe management.
• Demonstrated strong coordination skills by collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute process improvement initiatives, streamlining operations and enhancing overall efficiency.

Nov 2014 – Jul 2015 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Jul 2006 – Jul 2009 · 3 yrs · Bangalore, India

• Orchestrated a team of 4 engineers to conceive, design, and implement a cutting-edge plant automation system for a high-stakes project commissioned by the world's largest oil company.
• Successfully executed and delivered complex control systems projects in collaboration with leading oil and gas companies in both UAE and Saudi Arabia, showcasing proficiency and expertise in the field.