Ram
CEO - India - iCEO #87759

Experience

Results driven leader with a record of driving growth, building strong client and stakeholder relationships and developing high-performing teams

Major Achievements

In my current role as the Chief Executive Officer, i have orchestrated a robust growth strategy achieving four-fold revenue growth and doubling of productivity. Revenues: c. £300m; Return on Tangible Equity: 19%; Balance Sheet size: £5b; AUM: c. £13b; Peak headcount: 10,000+. Governance of our Shared Services entity (Rev: c. £700m, Peak Headcount: 30,000+) In my previous role, I pioneered the establishment of cards franchise across Middle East, South Asia and Africa and led successful post-acquisition integration efforts for the consumer bank. (Markets: 13; Rev: $ 750m; Assets: $ 4b; CIR: 52%; Headcount: 5,500+) In my first role, i played a significant part in launch of a cards business navigating a period without credit bureaus, and past the stigma attached to borrowing on credit.

Industry Sector Competencies

Software

Financial Services

Professional Objectives

Function: Chief Executive Officer; Chief Operating Officer; Head of Business

Sector: Financial Services; Global Capability centres, Portfolio companies of PE / VCs

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Preferably, outside India

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Dubai

India

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)