Seasoned business development professional with over 18 years of experience in far reaching markets in the MEA region with key focus on mobility devices.
Core Industry expertise covers In-Country Distribution Markets & Open Distribution for mobile devices, accessories and processed foods.
As a key strategist and a resource mobiliser he had held top level positions in large mobility distribution enterprises, managing the telecom mobile devices arm. Started as a lead member of in 2003 in various geo-locations in a wide range of responsible roles, he steered the company’s growth by building industry alliances with principal brands, Distribution Network Partners and Service providers in international markets.
A strategic thinker, he is credited with consistently delivering revenue, growth, operational performance, and profitability.
A Business Professional with 16 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 11 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
A business professional with over 7 years’ experience in the field of mobile devices
Helped build Kazakhstan distribution in 2008 and expanded to CIS region.
Built excellent relationship with Channel partners in Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and established a strong distribution network.
Brand & Trade Marketing Jedi with 20 years’ experience in Marketing and Marcom roles in mobility, fashion, retail enterprises and Advertising Agencies managing lead roles with an integrated approach.
Adept in traditional and new media, has proven milestones and growth records in MEA, Central Asia and Indian Sub Continent including Tier 1 & 2 mobility brands.
A business graduate, innovative Go-to-Market specialist; Launched over 200 brands/ Mobile devices.
Chirag is a seasoned Chartered accountant with over 12 years of experience in the Middle East region. Prior to setting up his own consultancy firm, Chirag worked in prestigious Organization such as KSI Associates and Harworth MAK Consultants.
Chirag brings with him immense knowledge as Business Controller and is the financial consultant for the GB Group.