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KalaGatoCEO - Kalagato Consumer Intelligence
Aug. 2022 - Jul. 2023Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
KantarSouth Asia Domain Lead - CX & Commerce
Feb. 2012 - Jul. 2022BangaloreDeveloped unique protocols geared towards developing markets and was an advisor to global teams on studying consumers in emerging markets. I worked closely with the client servicing teams for business generation, especially on large strategic pitches resulting in significant breakthroughs with large MNCs and Indian corporates Led a wide range of assignments with advice starting from set up to final delivery; with a specific goal towards ensuring actionability of the insights for clients; leading to the deployment of several successful shopper marketing programs at client organizations – both for category players and retailers
GfKSenior Vice President
Jul. 2009 - Jan. 2012Set up the Shopper & Retail vertical for GfK. Created a complete set of shopper & retail solutions for the Indian market. Got breakthroughs into new clients like Whirlpool, Godrej Consumer Products for the company. Trained and mentored the servicing teams to ensure quality deliveries
Technopak AdvisorsAssociate Vice President
Oct. 2006 - May. 2009In my stint in consulting, I was heading the Publications & Market Intelligence Division of Technopak. Authored & published industry reports on FMCG, Durables & Services Retailing, Entertainment Market in India, Food Habits of India and a Student Handbook for Careers. I was one of the founding members of Envirosell India. Trained under Paco Underhill - Founder, CEO and President of Envirosell Inc, USA and learnt best practices of the shopper business which triggered my interest in Retail & Shopper and led to my subsequent roles in the sector
TNS IndiaAssociate Vice President
Nov. 1991 - Sep. 2006At the time of leaving, was Head of the India region for TNS business solutions in ‘Brand & Advertising’ expertise areas – managing the business solutions practice in these areas (accounting for ~20% of revenues), across six offices in India and Sri Lanka. Was also heading Research Services for the IT& Telecom, Banking& Finance and Auto sectors. Responsibilities included developing new research methods unique to these sectors and customizing conventional research and research methodologies
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