Highly seasoned business development professional with over 16 years of entrepreneurial experience in far reaching mobile device markets across the globe.

Core Industry expertise covers Distribution Markets & Open Distribution for mobile devices, electronics and general merchandise.

As a key strategist and a resource mobiliser he held last the position of Chief Operating Officer of Krishna International, managing the telecom mobile devices arm of $1.3 Billion. As a benefactor of the Middle East & Africa team in 2003 he steered the company’s growth by building industry alliances with vendors (brand Principals), Distribution Partners and Service providers in international markets.

He is credited with consistently delivering revenue, growth, operational performance, and profitability.

A Business Professional with 14 years of experience in high growth & far reaching markets in CIS, Caucasus region.

Core Industry: Mobile Devices – Distribution Markets & Open Distribution.

Last held the position of Business Head – CIS & Caucasus at Krishna International managing 8 countries Drove CIS business from scratch in 2005 to $400 million in 2014 managing a multi cultural team of over 65.

Growth oriented performer with extensive channel insights and demonstrable track record of profitability; Credited with converting several grey markets into Official buying markets.

Brands Built: Nokia/ Microsoft, Sony Mobiles, Samsung, Huawei and LG.

Proficient in Russian language with extensive client base including Power Retailers, Wholesalers, Regional Distributors, Dealers and Operators.

Accomplished Sales and Business development professional with 9 years of device sales experience.

Excellent market knowledge and channel partner network in the GCC, Middle East and Africa region.

With intimate knowledge about the Channel, partners and their individual potential, the market, the structure, the process and market dynamics he guides his team effectively to work within the given parameters.

Held responsible positions heading profit center and has built strong teams.