Rishi Agarwal

B2C Internet Startup in Matrimonial Matchmaking applying Cognitive Science/ Psychology, Spiritual Science and Planetary Astrology

KEY SKILLS • Corporate Planning, Portfolio Analysis, Business Strategy Formulation and Execution (Growth Strategy, Performance Improvement), Marketing and Sales Strategy (Segmentation, Brand Management, NPD), Balanced scorecard, Strategic IT • Investment Analysis - M&A/ Private Equity (Target Selection, Commercial Due-diligence, Synergy Identification), Business Case Building • Strong Problem-Solving, Analytical & Quantitative skills. Proven Project Mgmt experience with good Networking/ Leadership Skills

• Identified and supported business analysis of investment opportunities for the Fund • Performed business due diligence for growth stage companies across various sectors including industrial products, agri-input and transportation & logistics • Conducted detailed industry & competitors analysis, risk assessment and quantitative business model analysis • Interviewed company management, examining financial statements & valuation parameters, and prepared investment recommendations for global investors

• Focused on revenue enhancement & cost optimization initiatives for key clients through strategy formulation, competitor benchmarking, business process analysis, balance scorecards, technology led business transformation • Developed relationships with key client stakeholders and ensured satisfaction and participation of clients executives at all stages during the engagement • Collaborated with multiple business units across several geographies to deliver against strict engagement deadlines

• Developed a ‘Performance Metrics Tool’ containing a set of leading and lagging indicators to measure the business impact delivered by implementing ‘New Product Development’ (NPD) management software at Pfizer • Identified performance metrics using best practices, ‘Balanced scorecard’ measures & process analysis tools (‘Funnel Approach’, ‘Milestones’, ‘Workflow’, ‘Risk Return Mapping’, ‘Portfolio Analysis & Project Performance Measures’) • Presented recommendations to senior R & D Director (Asia-Pac)

• Quantified utility value & recommended pricing strategy for an innovative new drug scheduled to enter the Australian market for the first time in 2004, with no prior benchmarks or comparable drugs • Conducted proxy measurements (Interviews) and applied ‘Conjoint Analysis Method’ for analyzing market research data collected through surveys. Performed advanced statistical analysis using regression techniques and SPSS software tool • Received excellent client feedback on deliverables & quality of work

Worked closely with VP & Marketing Manager (Storwel Business) & managed revenue, working capital and channel profitability for division’s portfolio for North India • Planned and executed branding initiatives & new product development (NPD) efforts utilizing consumer insights data. Led 3 new product launches successfully, including ‘Godrej I-Space’ which surpassed target sales by more than 100% • Specially selected by VP to lead ‘Consumer Insight & Channel Partner Satisfaction’ Project nationwide

Strategy, International Business, Marketing, Finance

Marketing

Instrumentation & Process Control