Your first interaction with IBS
From the 3rd batch of IBS Gurgaon (’99), life at CSKM campus, though full of its peculiar problems, was great fun and, excellent learning. The academic inputs of those 2 years, learning from each other and the application of same in work situations especially during initial years were instrumental in making me reach where I am.
On career progress
I started with Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co Ltd. It involved taking care of dealer and institutional sales in Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region).Later, I worked with Centrum Direct Ltd. as Branch Head for Foreign Exchange Services and Investments and Portfolio Management Services.
From the last two years, I am with ICICI Bank Limited, handling various responsibilities in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan in their Agribusiness division and Business Banking Division. Currently, I am the Regional Manager in Business Banking Division.
Skill Set
Sales Management, Team building, Relationship Management, Investments Advisory, Trade Services, SME Banking are essential in my business world.
Expectations from life
To achieve personal and professional fulfillment and also to do things really valuable to the society at large.
Beliefs
Confidence in own capabilities, continuous improvement and persistence are key to success.
Your advice to young people
Identify your strengths, develop your competencies, be persistent in your efforts, and keep yourself updated.
Family and Friends.
My parents live in Chattisgarh , father is executive director with Jindal Power Ltd. at Raigarh and mother is a social worker.
Your Ideology
Simplicity and Commitment
Biggest Lesson
Failures are pillars of success.
Next 5 years
Plan to start my own venture in Business consulting to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). I also intend to complete my Doctoral Programme in Management
IBS Now vs. Then…
There were huge infrastructure problems during my time at IBS. Now it is fully equipped with adequate infrastructure to impart quality management training of global standards. The brand IBS is well established now.
Experience with IBSAF
It was really a wonderful experience when I first visited IBSAF Lounge at Delhi. IBSAF is really taking worthwhile initiatives in linking IBS alumni to each other and also to the IBS. It is also a very good platform for professional and personal development of alumni.
Words for young Starters….
Life in work environment is very different from that in professional college. One can’t afford to lose control over the situation even for a while. Identify learning opportunities in your organization, adapt fast and execute with dexterity. |
