Perumal
CEO - India - iCEO #40412

Experience

CEO, President of four global businesses, Fortune 500 Multinationals, Strategies for country start up including acquisitions, integration of management, and growth phase of businesses. FMCG, Consumer / Engineered products. Set up businesses in India, Middle East, South East Asia . Achieved growth objectives in highly competitive environments that demands continuous improvements.

Major Achievements

Turned around an underperforming US $ 600 million group, two of its divisions global businesses, streamlining the operational and commercial strategies producing higher - than – market revenue gains. Winning market share by positioning the products in value added segments for aviation, auto ancillary segments. Global trading opportunities identified, opened up markets in emerging international regions and delivering double digit EBITA growth. - Acquired a superior business & manufacturing plant for a company, started Country operations from ground to a national brand leader status for coated aluminum products. Regained control of top end of the market , tied up for supplies to the top 40 infrastructure developers in the country in a shortest period of a year , introduced new cost effective solutions that enabled growth into additional high growth markets . - Reversed losses into profits for an India cereal company , serving as catalyst for growth and expansion of struggling division, quickly restored momentum after introduction of new products, brand extensions to additional categories generating consistent return on revenue at steady 20% on sales. - Integrated about 12 acquired companies into a division that outpaced competition, maximised share of strategic markets and elevated earnings. Championed 2 new acquisitions and restructured operations for maximum

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Automotive

Cement Industry

Construction Industry

Professional Objectives

Function: Global / National Profit centre Head role to lead medium to large sized business

Sector: Manufacturing and Distribution (Mining, Cement, Metals, Consumer and Engineered products)

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: UK, South East Asia, Middle east

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

India

Saudi Arabia

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)