Vikas Suri A-402, Eden-4, Hiranandani Gardens Powai, Mumbai 400 076, India

vikassuri2@gmail.com+91 98210 46329

Professional Profile ____________________________________________________________ Graduated from IIT (Varanasi) with a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Electronics Started career with Philips India Limited, as part of the marketing team in the Audio Division After four years, moved to Orson Electronics Limited (Sony-Orson) where key role was business

development, as well as arranging and negotiating international joint ventures and technical collaborations

Served on the board of directors of two companies in the Chhabria Group from 1987 to 1990 After 11 years in the corporate world, founded own company, Goodwin Multimedia Private

Limited, specializing in creating and delivering Technology Based Training tools as well as Evaluation & Certification Systems across delivery systems

Key Skills _____________________________________________________________________

Business Development, Negotiation and Contracts Extensive experience in business development, negotiating international partnerships, as well as overseeing financial and legal aspects of business contracts

At Sony-Orson Turned around the consistently loss-making consumer electronics division by

o transforming an outdated and limited product line into a modern range; o formulating and executing a corporate marketing and sales strategy; o building and managing a national sales team of over 60 people; o organizing innovative product launch events nationally; and o unveiling a highly effective advertising campaign

Increased sales 500% over two years Some of the important negotiations carried out successfully included

o Trademark use and manufacturing agreement with Sony, Japan o Agreements with Sharp, Japan and Thorn EMI Fergusson, UK to design a range of products

specifically for the Indian market o Technical collaboration and parts supply agreements for manufacturing of televisions with

Sharp, Japan and Thorn EMI Fergusson, UK o Technical collaboration agreement for manufacturing TV components with Murata, Japan o Parts supply agreement with Samsung, Korea

At Mather and Platt Successfully negotiated a joint venture for manufacturing glass shells and picture tubes with GNFC Technical agreement with Videocolor, France for the new JV company

At Goodwin Built long-lasting client relationships, leading to multiple assignments with the same client over

several years through a deep understanding of the client’s businesses and a team dedicated to service and quality

Worked closely with a cross-section of clients in multiple industries and verticals – FMCG, construction chemicals, banking, engineering, manufacturing, software

Created a client base of some of the most reputed companies of the country, including Citibank, HSBC, P&G, Colgate, HNG and Pidilite

Project / Team Management Significant experience in managing projects and motivating large and diverse teams towards a common goal, in both a corporate and entrepreneurial environment

Managed project teams of 30+ people for over 100 projects, all delivered on time and within budget Managed a national sales team of over 60 people Managed the R&D and QC teams to successfully develop a strong components indigenization

program. Other than picture tube and semiconductors, import content brought down to 20% by value

Strong Foundation in Technology Being a “techie at heart”, have kept pace with latest technological developments in IT Highly proficient in various applications, including Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Illustrator, Corel

Draw, Photoshop, HTML, JavaScript, Vegas, Adobe Premier

Work History _________________________________________________________________ Founder-Director, Goodwin Multimedia Pvt Ltd, Mumbai (1990 to 2014) Divisional Manager – Diversification Projects, Mather and Platt Limited, Mumbai (1989-90) Director on the Board of Orson Marketing Ltd (1987-90) Director on the Board of Tower Investments Ltd (1987-90) Assistant General Manager – International Division, Orson Electronics Ltd, Mumbai (1987-89) Marketing Manager, Orson Electronics Ltd, Mumbai (1985-87) Techni-Commercial Manager, Orson Electronics Ltd, Mumbai (1983-85) Techni-Commercial Officer, Philips India Limited, Mumbai (1979-83)

Education ____________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Electronics from IIT (BHU), Varanasi (1979) Diploma in Marketing Management, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Sciences, Mumbai (1983)