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Principal Consultant

About

In more than 18 years of experience, I have devised and executed sustainable business management strategies to build and grow start-ups, with focus on both top-line and bottom-line in the technology, manufacturing, food and food processing industries. I have provided expertise and consultancy services to help with organisational restructuring, which has allowed several companies with pan-India presence to improve productivity, reduce liability and achieve overall excellence.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Principal Consultant at Abroader Consultancy, 2010 - Aug 2015 · 5 yrs 8 mos, Bangalore, Abroader Consultancy is a consultancy company, based out of Bangalore (India) and Amsterdam (The Netherlands) since 2000. The company focuses on business collaborations between India and foreign organizations. We work with partners and private sector companies from North America, Europe and Asia and focus on innovation, technology, advanced education.

Country Manager at Robland Vebim Machinery Pvt. Ltd., 2012 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs, Bangalore

Director at Sourz Agri Food Processing Pvt. Ltd., 2008 - 2012 · 4 yrs, Dindigul Area, India, Sourz was started in Belgium with the intention to supply Europe and North America with the best vegetable produce grown and processed in Southern Germany. Very quickly, it was clear that an Indian presence was essential in the value chain, so as to have access to the rich cultivation areas that India has to offer. A processing until was set up in Tamil Nadu in 2008 as a 100% EOU with the sole mandate of growing and supplying pickled gherkins to Europe, North America and Australia. Led the green-field project to setup the company from scratch. Built relationships, managed all necessary company registrations, licenses required for operating a 100% EOU. Liaised with various government officials and authorities to obtain all necessary certifications, in order to set up the 100% foreign investment business in India. Obtained food quality and export certifications and instituted farming procedures and standards, training programs, and company policies. Liaised with farmers across Tamil Nadu for smooth operations.

Independent Consultant at Independent Management Consultant, 2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs, Bangalore

Education

Rishi Valley School