Rajesh Sethi
Executive Council Member - Holt Xchange Sports Media & Entertainment Fund at THE HOLT XCHANGE- Claim this Profile
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Prasenjit Basu
Rajesh is an authentic leader, widely applauded for the turn-around of Tensports. He brought with him a diverse mix of strategic insights, global learnings and operational excellence. As a chief Mobilizer, Rajesh leveraged the power of relationships and networks to influence senior stakeholders and strategic partners. Rajesh is one of very few people who have a unique blend of powerful leadership and personal camaraderie at the same time. He is a sharp thinker, very focused on his goals and knows how to successfully drive an organization. Within the "hard outside" resides a truly warm, emphathetic and an emotionally intelligent Rajesh. Rajesh is a maximizer and an eternal optimist, oozing with energy and energizing everyone around him. He has the courage and conviction to bring about a positive change wherever he goes. If there was ever a need for him to stand at the fore front, you would find him there already, all prepared. Energy, initiative and sharp mind along with compassion, understanding and empathy made him extremely effective to manage the complexities of a broadacsting business. No recommendation would be complete without a mention of his brilliant oratory skills. He is able to carry an audience as he speaks from the heart and positively impacts all those who listen to him. Rajesh would raise the bar wherever he goes and would leave behind a vacuum when he leaves.
Stephen Watkins
As CEO at Mondial Assistance Thailand, I had a close interaction with Rajesh in his role as CEO for India start-up business. Rajesh set up and grew our India business multifold from scratch to a profitable business entity. He possesses an innate ability to set a vision and then orchestrate resources to execute large scale business projects to perfection. Rajesh is an energetic and passionate leader with extraordinary people skills. Truly a great asset."
Prasenjit Basu
Rajesh is an authentic leader, widely applauded for the turn-around of Tensports. He brought with him a diverse mix of strategic insights, global learnings and operational excellence. As a chief Mobilizer, Rajesh leveraged the power of relationships and networks to influence senior stakeholders and strategic partners. Rajesh is one of very few people who have a unique blend of powerful leadership and personal camaraderie at the same time. He is a sharp thinker, very focused on his goals and knows how to successfully drive an organization. Within the "hard outside" resides a truly warm, emphathetic and an emotionally intelligent Rajesh. Rajesh is a maximizer and an eternal optimist, oozing with energy and energizing everyone around him. He has the courage and conviction to bring about a positive change wherever he goes. If there was ever a need for him to stand at the fore front, you would find him there already, all prepared. Energy, initiative and sharp mind along with compassion, understanding and empathy made him extremely effective to manage the complexities of a broadacsting business. No recommendation would be complete without a mention of his brilliant oratory skills. He is able to carry an audience as he speaks from the heart and positively impacts all those who listen to him. Rajesh would raise the bar wherever he goes and would leave behind a vacuum when he leaves.
Stephen Watkins
As CEO at Mondial Assistance Thailand, I had a close interaction with Rajesh in his role as CEO for India start-up business. Rajesh set up and grew our India business multifold from scratch to a profitable business entity. He possesses an innate ability to set a vision and then orchestrate resources to execute large scale business projects to perfection. Rajesh is an energetic and passionate leader with extraordinary people skills. Truly a great asset."
Prasenjit Basu
Rajesh is an authentic leader, widely applauded for the turn-around of Tensports. He brought with him a diverse mix of strategic insights, global learnings and operational excellence. As a chief Mobilizer, Rajesh leveraged the power of relationships and networks to influence senior stakeholders and strategic partners. Rajesh is one of very few people who have a unique blend of powerful leadership and personal camaraderie at the same time. He is a sharp thinker, very focused on his goals and knows how to successfully drive an organization. Within the "hard outside" resides a truly warm, emphathetic and an emotionally intelligent Rajesh. Rajesh is a maximizer and an eternal optimist, oozing with energy and energizing everyone around him. He has the courage and conviction to bring about a positive change wherever he goes. If there was ever a need for him to stand at the fore front, you would find him there already, all prepared. Energy, initiative and sharp mind along with compassion, understanding and empathy made him extremely effective to manage the complexities of a broadacsting business. No recommendation would be complete without a mention of his brilliant oratory skills. He is able to carry an audience as he speaks from the heart and positively impacts all those who listen to him. Rajesh would raise the bar wherever he goes and would leave behind a vacuum when he leaves.
Stephen Watkins
As CEO at Mondial Assistance Thailand, I had a close interaction with Rajesh in his role as CEO for India start-up business. Rajesh set up and grew our India business multifold from scratch to a profitable business entity. He possesses an innate ability to set a vision and then orchestrate resources to execute large scale business projects to perfection. Rajesh is an energetic and passionate leader with extraordinary people skills. Truly a great asset."
Prasenjit Basu
Rajesh is an authentic leader, widely applauded for the turn-around of Tensports. He brought with him a diverse mix of strategic insights, global learnings and operational excellence. As a chief Mobilizer, Rajesh leveraged the power of relationships and networks to influence senior stakeholders and strategic partners. Rajesh is one of very few people who have a unique blend of powerful leadership and personal camaraderie at the same time. He is a sharp thinker, very focused on his goals and knows how to successfully drive an organization. Within the "hard outside" resides a truly warm, emphathetic and an emotionally intelligent Rajesh. Rajesh is a maximizer and an eternal optimist, oozing with energy and energizing everyone around him. He has the courage and conviction to bring about a positive change wherever he goes. If there was ever a need for him to stand at the fore front, you would find him there already, all prepared. Energy, initiative and sharp mind along with compassion, understanding and empathy made him extremely effective to manage the complexities of a broadacsting business. No recommendation would be complete without a mention of his brilliant oratory skills. He is able to carry an audience as he speaks from the heart and positively impacts all those who listen to him. Rajesh would raise the bar wherever he goes and would leave behind a vacuum when he leaves.
Stephen Watkins
As CEO at Mondial Assistance Thailand, I had a close interaction with Rajesh in his role as CEO for India start-up business. Rajesh set up and grew our India business multifold from scratch to a profitable business entity. He possesses an innate ability to set a vision and then orchestrate resources to execute large scale business projects to perfection. Rajesh is an energetic and passionate leader with extraordinary people skills. Truly a great asset."
Credentials
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GE Six Sigma
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Experience
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THE HOLT XCHANGE
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Canada
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Council Member - Holt Xchange Sports Media & Entertainment Fund
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Nov 2022 - Present
Holt Xchange has launched a fund focused on financial technologies that are “revolutionizing” sports media and entertainment. The firm’s thesis is centred around how sports media and entertainment content is “produced, aggregated, distributed, and consumed,” and creators and their audience interact. One of Canada's Most Active Early-Stage VC Funds., Holt Xchange is powering innovative tech products, world-class companies, and entrepreneurs, helping shape the future of their businesses and technology. Show less
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Multiple Companies
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India
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Board Member and Adviser
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Nov 2020 - Present
a. Helping co-create a digital media company by triangulating content, technology, and commerce. Focused on building organization, scale user-growth and engagement, forge strategic partnerships and raise capital. b. Board Member of a leading online fantasy sports and casual gaming company. c. Principal Adviser - Business strategy, with a boutique management consulting firm solving business challenges together with clients. d. Conceptualized a specialty Health Assistance business. e. Dimension the opportunity of embedded insurance business in India. Show less
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National Basketball Association (NBA)
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director - India
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Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
Expanded league’s India business presence, while prioritizing digital transition through traditional and digital media licensing partnerships, fantasy League partnerships, driving direct to consumer digital offerings, E sports, retail partnerships, licensed merchandise, NBA basketball schools and grass-root development initiatives. Expanded league’s India business presence, while prioritizing digital transition through traditional and digital media licensing partnerships, fantasy League partnerships, driving direct to consumer digital offerings, E sports, retail partnerships, licensed merchandise, NBA basketball schools and grass-root development initiatives.
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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
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India
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Executive Officer - Diverse Consumer Facing Companies
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2019
Performed as CEO of South Asia’s largest media distribution company, Taj Television and the global CEO of sports broadcaster, TenSports, with combined P&L leadership of USD 500 Million a. Global CEO for sports broadcaster, spearheaded the turnaround & divestment of TenSports from multi year losses to a profitable entity. 8 sports channels - presence in 19 countries - around 275 employees - $ 175 Million P&L- Diverse, multicultural workforce - Divested for USD 385 million to Sony in all cash deal. b. CEO for content licensing and distribution business, spurred hyper profitable growth for Media Distribution Business of Zee Entertainment- Achieved USD 355 Mn P&L in FY17 c. Led the business transformation of SITI Networks - A Public Listed Delivery Platform providing Digital video and Broadband services across 600 cities - USD 230 Million P&L. Show less
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Allianz Partners
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France
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Region Director & CEO - India and South East Asia
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Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
Allianz Global Assistance is an international leader in insurance value added services, offering a range of service solutions in the core areas of automotive, travel insurance, health and life care. Achieved the business, strategic and financial deliverable for business entities of India, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia - 750 employees ; $60 Mn P&L.
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Chief Executive Officer - India
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Apr 2008 - Jun 2013
Founder CEO - Built India business from an early start-up to a large profitable business entity. Category creation for assistance and Insurance value added services in India. Built from scratch, a strong and stable channel network to deliver last mile operations across 1400 cities in India.
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GE
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Head - Consumer Finance
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Sep 2006 - Mar 2008
Profit Center Head of GE Money Consumer finance business - Accomplished $ 175 Million revenue in FY'07 - GE Platinum award towards people leadership and extraordinary business performance. Profit Center Head of GE Money Consumer finance business - Accomplished $ 175 Million revenue in FY'07 - GE Platinum award towards people leadership and extraordinary business performance.
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GE Capital
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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Aug 2004 - Sep 2006
National Sales Head of Retail Lending business - 2100 strong field sales force. Created Retail foot-print of 4500 channel partners across 120 cities towards efficient and transparent last mile operations. National Sales Head of Retail Lending business - 2100 strong field sales force. Created Retail foot-print of 4500 channel partners across 120 cities towards efficient and transparent last mile operations.
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GE
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Manager - Commercial, Service & Operations
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Oct 2001 - Aug 2004
Start-up - Incubated and executed to a successful business entity. Anchored People, Process & Thought Leadership as Country Sales Leader for GE Railroad business. Start-up - Incubated and executed to a successful business entity. Anchored People, Process & Thought Leadership as Country Sales Leader for GE Railroad business.
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Tata Motors
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India
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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Feb 1997 - Oct 2001
Drove business revenues through channel management and institutional sales. Drove business revenues through channel management and institutional sales.
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Education
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Harvard Business School
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Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
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INSEAD
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GE Six Sigma Certification
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P. D. (International Business)
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PGDM (Marketing)
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B.E. (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering