Experience

Modulor Capital

• India
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Partner

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Modulor Capital is an early stage seed fund, investing in deep-tech and SaaS technology companies. Modulor Capital is an early stage seed fund, investing in deep-tech and SaaS technology companies.



Octave Consulting

• India
• Business Consulting and Services

• Founder & CEO

  • 2017 - Present

  Octave provides start-ups and other Indian companies with professional management and assists global companies in their India entry. We also provide investment advice and help companies raise capital as well as go to market. Octave provides start-ups and other Indian companies with professional management and assists global companies in their India entry. We also provide investment advice and help companies raise capital as well as go to market.



Family Office of a leading professional turned entrepreneur

• Group Managing Director

  • 2015 - 2017

  DoIt Enterprises is the family office investment vehicle for a leading Mumbai based professional turned entrepreneur. My role was to provide governance to a clutch of investee companies in the media, urban infrastructure and entertainment domains. I was a Director on the Boards of these companies providing oversight to a group of investment professionals. The role was a hands-on one with active involvement with individual CEO’s to deliver shareholder value. DoIt Enterprises is the family office investment vehicle for a leading Mumbai based professional turned entrepreneur. My role was to provide governance to a clutch of investee companies in the media, urban infrastructure and entertainment domains. I was a Director on the Boards of these companies providing oversight to a group of investment professionals. The role was a hands-on one with active involvement with individual CEO’s to deliver shareholder value.

• Founder & CEO

  • 2013 - 2015

  Octave provides medium-sized Indian companies with professional management and assists global companies in their India entry. Focus on media, hospitality and telecommunications. Projects delivered include: Deininger Consulting, New Delhi, India Advisor, 2014/15 · Deininger is a leading personnel consulting firm based out of Germany. · I was an advisor to their recently set up India operations. Per AQUUM Resorts, Singapore, India Advisor, 2013/14 · Per Aquum is a premium luxury… Show more Octave provides medium-sized Indian companies with professional management and assists global companies in their India entry. Focus on media, hospitality and telecommunications. Projects delivered include: Deininger Consulting, New Delhi, India Advisor, 2014/15 · Deininger is a leading personnel consulting firm based out of Germany. · I was an advisor to their recently set up India operations. Per AQUUM Resorts, Singapore, India Advisor, 2013/14 · Per Aquum is a premium luxury Hotel brand with signature resorts and retreats globally, now a part of Anantara Resorts · I was their India Representative , exploring opportunities in Goa, Kerala and Rajasthan Show less Octave provides medium-sized Indian companies with professional management and assists global companies in their India entry. Focus on media, hospitality and telecommunications. Projects delivered include: Deininger Consulting, New Delhi, India Advisor, 2014/15 · Deininger is a leading personnel consulting firm based out of Germany. · I was an advisor to their recently set up India operations. Per AQUUM Resorts, Singapore, India Advisor, 2013/14 · Per Aquum is a premium luxury… Show more Octave provides medium-sized Indian companies with professional management and assists global companies in their India entry. Focus on media, hospitality and telecommunications. Projects delivered include: Deininger Consulting, New Delhi, India Advisor, 2014/15 · Deininger is a leading personnel consulting firm based out of Germany. · I was an advisor to their recently set up India operations. Per AQUUM Resorts, Singapore, India Advisor, 2013/14 · Per Aquum is a premium luxury Hotel brand with signature resorts and retreats globally, now a part of Anantara Resorts · I was their India Representative , exploring opportunities in Goa, Kerala and Rajasthan Show less



Piccadilly Hotels Ltd

• President & CEO

  • 2010 - 2012

  • Piccadilly Hotels is the owning company for about 1100 5-star keys (rooms) • Restructured the Group organization including hiring key resources, implemented a financial restructuring of the Group and acted as owner’s representative with operating brands. • Project management of two new hotels (450 room property in Gurgaon and a 175 room property in Ludhiana), after negotiating with majors, selected the Hyatt Group to manage the two properties. • Piccadilly Hotels is the owning company for about 1100 5-star keys (rooms) • Restructured the Group organization including hiring key resources, implemented a financial restructuring of the Group and acted as owner’s representative with operating brands. • Project management of two new hotels (450 room property in Gurgaon and a 175 room property in Ludhiana), after negotiating with majors, selected the Hyatt Group to manage the two properties.



ICICI VENTURE FUNDS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED

• India
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venture Partner/Chief Executive Officer

  • 2006 - 2009

  I was a Venture Partner with ICICI Venture managing their investments in the high end luxury hospitality/residential/retail segment. The vehicle created to manage/operate these investments was Jubilee Hills Landmark Projects Ltd. Jubilee Hills Landmark Projects was an ICICI venture funded company set up in partnership with NCC and Satyam to develop a multi-billion dollar real-estate and hospitality venture in Hyderabad with an initial investment of US$ 400 million. Project shelved in the… Show more I was a Venture Partner with ICICI Venture managing their investments in the high end luxury hospitality/residential/retail segment. The vehicle created to manage/operate these investments was Jubilee Hills Landmark Projects Ltd. Jubilee Hills Landmark Projects was an ICICI venture funded company set up in partnership with NCC and Satyam to develop a multi-billion dollar real-estate and hospitality venture in Hyderabad with an initial investment of US$ 400 million. Project shelved in the aftermath of the Satyam crisis. Show less I was a Venture Partner with ICICI Venture managing their investments in the high end luxury hospitality/residential/retail segment. The vehicle created to manage/operate these investments was Jubilee Hills Landmark Projects Ltd. Jubilee Hills Landmark Projects was an ICICI venture funded company set up in partnership with NCC and Satyam to develop a multi-billion dollar real-estate and hospitality venture in Hyderabad with an initial investment of US$ 400 million. Project shelved in the… Show more I was a Venture Partner with ICICI Venture managing their investments in the high end luxury hospitality/residential/retail segment. The vehicle created to manage/operate these investments was Jubilee Hills Landmark Projects Ltd. Jubilee Hills Landmark Projects was an ICICI venture funded company set up in partnership with NCC and Satyam to develop a multi-billion dollar real-estate and hospitality venture in Hyderabad with an initial investment of US$ 400 million. Project shelved in the aftermath of the Satyam crisis. Show less



Pantaloon Retail India Ltd

• President & CEO, ConvergeM Retail India Ltd

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2006

  ConvergeM was a Pantaloon Retail India Ltd. venture, pioneering retailer for communication products on a pan-India basis with first year sales revenue in excess of US$ 100m. • Created a unique business model that leveraged the convergence of voice, data and video onto a mobile device and built applications that would bring in the customer. • Built up a nationwide team and established comprehensive relationships across product categories including mobiles, accessories, value-added… Show more ConvergeM was a Pantaloon Retail India Ltd. venture, pioneering retailer for communication products on a pan-India basis with first year sales revenue in excess of US$ 100m. • Created a unique business model that leveraged the convergence of voice, data and video onto a mobile device and built applications that would bring in the customer. • Built up a nationwide team and established comprehensive relationships across product categories including mobiles, accessories, value-added services, airtime etc. • Launched 100 stores across India under the brands MBazaar, MPort and GenM—each catering to a different market segment. Monthly sales average of US$ 10m. • Built up a nationwide service network. • Developed and implemented from scratch a unique interface for delivery of mobile internet content to mobile phones branded MPod. Show less ConvergeM was a Pantaloon Retail India Ltd. venture, pioneering retailer for communication products on a pan-India basis with first year sales revenue in excess of US$ 100m. • Created a unique business model that leveraged the convergence of voice, data and video onto a mobile device and built applications that would bring in the customer. • Built up a nationwide team and established comprehensive relationships across product categories including mobiles, accessories, value-added… Show more ConvergeM was a Pantaloon Retail India Ltd. venture, pioneering retailer for communication products on a pan-India basis with first year sales revenue in excess of US$ 100m. • Created a unique business model that leveraged the convergence of voice, data and video onto a mobile device and built applications that would bring in the customer. • Built up a nationwide team and established comprehensive relationships across product categories including mobiles, accessories, value-added services, airtime etc. • Launched 100 stores across India under the brands MBazaar, MPort and GenM—each catering to a different market segment. Monthly sales average of US$ 10m. • Built up a nationwide service network. • Developed and implemented from scratch a unique interface for delivery of mobile internet content to mobile phones branded MPod. Show less



Bharti Airtel Ltd

• 100 - 200 Employee

• CEO, Telecom Seychelles and Executive Director, Le Meridien Barbarons Beach Hotel

  • Dec 1998 - Sep 2005

  Chief Executive Officer, Telecom Seychelles Ltd, Seychelles Dec’98 to July’05 A US$ 20m telecoms start up offering mobile, fixed line and international telephony services. Executive Director, Le Meridien Barbarons Beach Hotel Seychelles Dec’03 to July’05 Barbarons is a 128-room luxury resort owned by the Bharti Group Chief Executive Officer, Telecom Seychelles Ltd, Seychelles Dec’98 to July’05 A US$ 20m telecoms start up offering mobile, fixed line and international telephony services. Executive Director, Le Meridien Barbarons Beach Hotel Seychelles Dec’03 to July’05 Barbarons is a 128-room luxury resort owned by the Bharti Group



Ballarpur Industries Ltd

• Chief Executive, The Pioneer Ltd, New Delhi and Managing Director, JG Glass, Kuala Lumpur

  • 1996 - 1998

  Chief Executive, The Pioneer Ltd, New Delhi, June’96 – Dec’98  Joined with a mandate to turn the company around and exit the business since it did not fit the Group’s core competence.  Increased circulation by 100% and revenue by 65% in the first year.  Slashed costs aggressively and reduced manpower from 843 to 512.  Launched a new edition in Bombay to bolster advertising revenues.  As performance improved, aggressively looked for a buyer and exited business… Show more Chief Executive, The Pioneer Ltd, New Delhi, June’96 – Dec’98  Joined with a mandate to turn the company around and exit the business since it did not fit the Group’s core competence.  Increased circulation by 100% and revenue by 65% in the first year.  Slashed costs aggressively and reduced manpower from 843 to 512.  Launched a new edition in Bombay to bolster advertising revenues.  As performance improved, aggressively looked for a buyer and exited business. Managing Director, JG Glass Ltd, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 1998 Posted to Malaysia. with a mandate to improve performance through upgrading manufacturing facilities. Show less Chief Executive, The Pioneer Ltd, New Delhi, June’96 – Dec’98  Joined with a mandate to turn the company around and exit the business since it did not fit the Group’s core competence.  Increased circulation by 100% and revenue by 65% in the first year.  Slashed costs aggressively and reduced manpower from 843 to 512.  Launched a new edition in Bombay to bolster advertising revenues.  As performance improved, aggressively looked for a buyer and exited business… Show more Chief Executive, The Pioneer Ltd, New Delhi, June’96 – Dec’98  Joined with a mandate to turn the company around and exit the business since it did not fit the Group’s core competence.  Increased circulation by 100% and revenue by 65% in the first year.  Slashed costs aggressively and reduced manpower from 843 to 512.  Launched a new edition in Bombay to bolster advertising revenues.  As performance improved, aggressively looked for a buyer and exited business. Managing Director, JG Glass Ltd, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 1998 Posted to Malaysia. with a mandate to improve performance through upgrading manufacturing facilities. Show less



Mudra Communications Ltd

• Chief Executive, Mudra Public Relations

  • 1991 - 1996

  In 5 years, built the second largest PR firm in India - with offices in Delhi, Bombay and Bangalore. Clients included Bausch & Lomb, IBM, International Distillers, Samsung, Air India, ITC, and UB. Formulated entry-level strategies for multinational entering India. Staff strength of 40 with consulting income of US$25 m and profitability in excess of 40% In 5 years, built the second largest PR firm in India - with offices in Delhi, Bombay and Bangalore. Clients included Bausch & Lomb, IBM, International Distillers, Samsung, Air India, ITC, and UB. Formulated entry-level strategies for multinational entering India. Staff strength of 40 with consulting income of US$25 m and profitability in excess of 40%



ITC Ltd

• Malta
• Wholesale
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • 1986 - 1991

   Youngest manager ever appointed as Marketing Manager at the Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi after successful stints as Sales Manager-Madras Hotels (responsible for all Sales and Marketing for the Chola Sheraton and Park Sheraton Hotels in Chennai) and Regional Sales Manager (North), looking after outbound business with offices in Delhi, Kanpur and Ludhiana.  Received ‘Outstanding Marketing Person of the Year Award ’ in 1989  Youngest manager ever appointed as Marketing Manager at the Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi after successful stints as Sales Manager-Madras Hotels (responsible for all Sales and Marketing for the Chola Sheraton and Park Sheraton Hotels in Chennai) and Regional Sales Manager (North), looking after outbound business with offices in Delhi, Kanpur and Ludhiana.  Received ‘Outstanding Marketing Person of the Year Award ’ in 1989



Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd

• Consumer Goods
• 700 & Above Employee

• Brand Manager

  • 1981 - 1986

  After a year of on-the-job management training, worked in various positions in Sales and Brand Management After a year of on-the-job management training, worked in various positions in Sales and Brand Management