My Professional Profile in Brief
Initialised an e-commerce business including conceptualisation, organisation structuring and arranging funding, set up a consulting business.
Led in strategizing, acquiring and implementing business for Essar Projects in India and abroad worth Rs. 5000 Cr. in 2 years. Led in claims negotiation with a multinational major, settling at a substantial margin. Built, motivated and managed a team of 60 F&A staff. Led in instituting good systems, procedures and measures.
Involved in conceptualizing, promoting and funding the Rs. 4000 Cr. Shipyard and Port project near Chennai. Involved in funding for the Project, controlling the Project Cost and preparing the Business Projections. Responsible for structuring the Shipyard as a SEZ and obtaining SEZ approvals. Also the responsible as Financial Controller for a Shipyard at Hazira.
Responsibilities included strategizing and implementing organic growth, inorganic growth and alliances in Heavy Engineering Division, which manufactures hi-tech equipment for the Indian Army and Navy, Nuclear Power, the Indian Aerospace Program, and also equipment for process plants. Evaluated and presented several acquisition cases to the Management of Larsen & Toubro. Role included identifying business fit, due diligence, financial valuation and deal structuring. Was deeply involved in the acquisition of a Defence electronics company.
Conceptualized and implemented strategic opportunities including Joint Ventures and solo investments in the Defence and Heavy Engineering sector. Key negotiator in two of the most important Joint Ventures in this sector (~ Rs. 2000 Cr. investment). Deeply involved in the greenfield investment (~ Rs. 4000 Cr.) of the Shipyard and Port project at near Chennai.
Brings a variety of skills – transactions based, industry related and business skills. Has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of F&A, M&A and alliances including Joint Ventures. Has an in-depth knowledge of the EPC and engineering industry, its processes and systems, insight on financial impact of operating decisions and cost criticality of operations.
Recognised as Top talent at all corporate assignments, part of Leadership Development Programs.
Education: MBA – Finance (Batch Topper) and management accountant from ICAI, Kolkata.