Experience

Kamalan

• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, Board of Directors

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Kamalan

• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & CEO

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2019

  Conceived as a tailored travel agency for HNI travellers visiting India, Kamalan has evolved into India’s leading cultural consulting firm with expertise in developing storytelling projects for global organisations such as The New York Times, Google, Adobe, Hasselblad, Airbnb, Woolmark and others. As Co-founder and CEO, I developed and executed the vision to make Kamalan a niche luxury brand operating at the intersection of culture, travel and creativity. - Developed a content-driven marketing strategy with effective digital delivery through avenues such as brand website, social media channels and newsletters - Designed and implemented the B2B business development strategy through offline outreach for global brands from North America and Western Europe - Cultivated high-value relationships with institutional clients and HNIs from diverse fields such as perfumers, antique collectors, architects, photographers, designers and art directors - Recruited, trained and managed a multi-disciplinary team to work on creative and experiential projects across the spectrum of Indian culture, ranging from arts to architecture to cuisine to crafts - Led pitches to global brands such as Apple, Leica, Spotify, Magnum Photos and others for storytelling projects rooted in Indian culture Show less



Tushita Travels Pvt Ltd

• India
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and Managing Director

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2019

  Established in 1977, Tushita is one of India's premier travel agencies with B2B partners in Western Europe. As Managing Director and CEO, I led the turnaround of Tushita from a loss-making promoter-led company to an agile profitable organisation over a 3-year period. - Designed and implemented a long-term change management strategy, with a focus on operational efficiency, workforce upskilling and digitisation - Led an annual net revenue of over USD 6 million from high-value accounts in France and Italy by establishing dedicated and specialised teams for the region - Improved sales conversion rates by setting up a dedicated sales channel and training teams in upselling, CRM and cross-cultural communication - Designed data-driven processes to periodically evaluate supplier relationships with hotel chains, transporters and travel experts across India Show less



Energo Engineering Projects Limited

• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Manager, Branding & Business Development

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

  Energo is a 25-year old power engineering company, driven to transform into a national brand with high consumer recognition. I led the rebranding strategy of the firm, developing creative briefs for various stages of the project and commissioning work from creative agencies. Energo is a 25-year old power engineering company, driven to transform into a national brand with high consumer recognition. I led the rebranding strategy of the firm, developing creative briefs for various stages of the project and commissioning work from creative agencies.



PathMotion

• France
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Management & Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  Working closely with the founding team, I designed the customer acquisition and retention strategy for the company when it was an early-stage startup. I also assisted in developing the brand identity and positioning of Pathmotion across different platforms. Working closely with the founding team, I designed the customer acquisition and retention strategy for the company when it was an early-stage startup. I also assisted in developing the brand identity and positioning of Pathmotion across different platforms.



Idea Spice Design

• United Arab Emirates
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Intern

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

  Using design thinking and multidisciplinary problem solving, I worked with consulting teams that bridged the creative and the business goals of client projects. Using design thinking and multidisciplinary problem solving, I worked with consulting teams that bridged the creative and the business goals of client projects.



Freelance

• Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Advertising Copywriter

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Conceptualised advertising & PR campaigns, while developing copy, visual design and brand identities for clients from diverse sectors such as Retail, Real Estate, FMCG and Hospitality. Conceptualised advertising & PR campaigns, while developing copy, visual design and brand identities for clients from diverse sectors such as Retail, Real Estate, FMCG and Hospitality.



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate System Engineer

  • Nov 2006 - Jun 2008

  Associate System Engineer - Development & maintenance of Telecom Application Systems for Finland’s second largest telecom operator. In addition, I was a part of the internal communications team and conceptualised promotional campaigns for employees throughout IBM Asia-Pacific. Associate System Engineer - Development & maintenance of Telecom Application Systems for Finland’s second largest telecom operator. In addition, I was a part of the internal communications team and conceptualised promotional campaigns for employees throughout IBM Asia-Pacific.