Qualified private sector professional with 19 years experience across industries and geographies (including West and East Africa). Strong consulting, operations and project management skills. Open to relocation. |
Contact Rajarshi Dutta
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Professional Experience: |
1. Chief Operating Officer and Head of Country Operations - Arvind Lifestyle (One of the largest integrated textile to garment retail companies in India) • Spearheading the first large scale overseas expansion in garment manufacturing involving manufacturing facilities of over 80,000 sq. mt. and target of over $100 mn. per annum • Responsibilities include o Liaising with the highest level government bodies and policy makers as a trusted advisor o Preparing the strategic and operational plans for a phased set up of operations o Activation of the operations strategy through direct involvement in facility installations, recruitments, training, capacity and efficiency build ups and tracking against targets o Setting up systems, policies and monitoring mechanisms merging the corporate and local nuances o Working with the ministries and various institutes to develop the industry-academia bridge for a fast-track industrialized growth of the Ethiopian economy
2. Senior Manager – Accenture Strategy • Brought about large scale transformation at multiple clients across geographies in the areas of operational improvement, process transformation and risk management. Industries include consumer goods, telecommunications, agri-commodities, food processors and beverage manufacturers • Conceptualized, planned and built a global practice – the Commodities CoE within Accenture for implementation-backed consulting • Developed market relevant offerings, focussing on areas of strategic sourcing and risk management • Designed and delivered core consulting skill development programmes to Accenture employees both in India and abroad (in Accenture training facilities)
3. Profit Centre Head – SECO A wholly owned subsidiary of Olam, formed post acquisition of a bankrupt cotton company in Cote d’Ivoire • Turned around a defunct and sick unit, with a long history of inefficiencies, within one year – in an environment of global economic downturn, and political and infrastructural breakdowns in the country • Integrated a complex business operation for efficient top-line and bottom-line growth, managed end-to-end operations – farming, procurement, processing, logistics and sales • Worked closely with a large team including over 25,000 small farmers and an associated supply chain
4. Manager – Management Consulting and Integrated Markets - Accenture India • Launched and grew the Media & Entertainment consulting practice in the India market • Led and managed business development and delivery of multiple deals within India
5. Senior Manager Corporate Development - ABP Pvt. Ltd (Large media conglomerate in India)
• Prepared and implemented the business plans for the foray of ABP Group in new businesses – FM radio, education and international events • As Senior Manager – Classified Marketing, delivered 20% savings in manpower costs and registered record growth (76%) in revenues in two years • As Brand Manager – Anandabazar Patrik
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Education: |
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (MBA) from the best institute in India - Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (1999). Specialization in Strategy, Rural/Agri Management and Marketing.
Graduated from Calcutta University (1997) (with distinction) with Zoology (Major), Botany and Chemistry (Minors)
Completed High School (Class 12) in 1994 with Science disciplines.
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
15-20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, French, Hindi, Bengali, Amharic (basic) |
Nationality:
India
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LinkedIn Profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/rajarshi1975/
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