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RATHEESH GOVINDAN 3, Rue Diodore Rahoult, Grenoble, Pin-38000 France +33 (0)668191546 ratheesh.govindan@grenoble-em.com Date of Birth : 28-06-1980

Master in International Business ( December 2014) Grenoble Ecole de , France.

Bachelor of . Pondicherry University, India. . Diploma in Sri Ram Polytechnic College Tamil Nadu, India.

Key Competencies Strategic Thinking Leadership Role Administration & Finance

Languages

English & Hindi Fluent, French-Intermediate.

Leisure Travelling, Cooking & Reading.

Training & Association Took Legrand products training from Legrand, France. Meditation & Time from Art of Living, India.

Career Objective To work in a team which handles Global business of a Large Organization that is multicultural and follows the ethical practices for a better society. Career Summary Total 10 years of work experience and groomed in various field like International Business, Operations, Business Start-up, Retail, Sales & Marketing and Business Development. Worked in various geographical, cultural and business environments, which gives immense and deep understanding of these markets, business and culture. Professional Experience

Business Head (December 2009 to November 2012) Darju Limited, West Africa • Responsible for overall business includes Sourcing and coordinating with China and India office for shipments, new • Negotiating with suppliers and forming New Business Alliances for business growth • Business Development to new regions. • Develop Business & Marketing Strategy based on market dynamics Milestones: • Introduced 20 new products and 18 were successful • Major business alliance with V-Guard & Larsen & Turbo, India • Established 3 major suppliers in China • Initiated the joint venture with V-Guard to set up Cable plant in Nigeria. Preliminary study conducted. • Extended the business to Ghana and expanded to Pan Nigeria.

Manager –Business Development (January 2009 to November 2009) Compass Power Solution Limited, Nigeria.( Exclusive agent for Legrand, France)

• Responsible of Key clients accounts and maintain strong relationship with them. • Solicit new clients and get approvals from consultants and architects for various projects. • Organize Architect Exhibitions, Consultants meet & Contractors meet.

Assistant Sales Manager (December 2006 – December 2008), West Africa Senior Sales Executive (November 2005 – November 2006), Sri Lanka Havells India Limited, India.

• Manage to open Liaison office to do marketing in Sri Lanka. • Co ordinate with local Importer / Channel Partner on Marketing, Sales and Service. and for necessary approvals to import. • Lobbying with and Institutions for approvals.