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Sardar Patel Vidyalaya

St Columbas High School

Delhi University

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Chief Commercial Officer at MatchMove Pay Pte. Ltd.

MatchMove Pay Pte. Ltd.

Chief Commercial Officer

Responsible for growing the AirAsia franchise in India; a joint venture between AirAsia and TATA Sons.  AirAsia India became the 10th largest growing low-cost airline in the world over the period of 2016-18.(A) Strategy and Planning:Developed the 5-year blueprint for AirAsia's growth, focused on capturing market share, profitability and launching international operations. Fleet size increased from 6 to 18, market share grew from 2.1% to 4.6% and flights increased from 1,200 to over 3,000 per week.  Network increased three fold from six to 18 cities.  (B) Revenue and P&L ManagementTotal Revenue increased from $90 million to $440 million; a 390% growth.  Delivered the first profitable quarter for the Company ending December 2017.  Transformed revenue management increasing yeilds from $42 to $48 per pax.  Improved load factor from 80% to 90%+ and RASK from 2.50 to 3.03 while reducing CASK from 3.33 to 2.92. (C) Operations and Re-engineeringHeadcount per aircraft optimized from 157 to 130 over the 24 month period.  Aircraft utilization increased from 10 to 13+ hours, best in class in country and AirAsia Group.  Transformed cost centers to revenue centers - all units generated over $15 million in reveue annually.(D) Customer HappinessStrong focus on Customer Happiness, integrated NPS in all ascpects of operations.  Revamped meals on board, introduced new products, significantly improved on-time performance and cabin cleanliness.(E) People and CultureGrew the organization from 600 to 2,000 AllStars.  Launched platforms and implemented strategies to "talk" to a very diverse and geographically spread organization driving a "One AirAsia" culture.   Implemented the Whistleblower and Prevention of Sexual Harrassment (POSH) policies. (F) Governance and Corporate AffairsStrong relationship with ministries, state governments and industry representative.  Improved compliance and governance framework with the Board.  Zero qualifications in Statutory Audit 2017.

AirAsia

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Fintech, Prepaid, Foreign Exchange, Remittances, Expense Management Solutions, Mobile Money.Full P&L responsibility, investor relations, regulator, compliance and employee management.  Responsible for prepaid cards, remittances, acquiring and mobile money.  Launched first in market products - Multi-currency, BIG Loyalty and Virtual prepaid cards on the Mastercard platform. Forged B2B partnerships with Plantations, Transport Companies; transforming wage management, and remittance in Malaysia. Re-engineered operating platform.  Asset Light, performance linked vendor relation for key areas of the business - technologies and operations.

BigPay  -  Challenge Banking

Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for managing the American Express Merchant Business across 14 high growth markets in Asia.  Doubled (100% growth) merchant billings over the three year period.Developed and executed strategies to penetrate new industries, such as Education, Healthcare, Small merchant.  Rolled out region wide merchant engagement programs significantly improving activity and activation rates.Led the launch of American Express's first NFC mobile test in Japan, in partnership with Credit Saison and Softbank.Led the launch of American Express's first Prepaid NFC Card (<a href="http://www.imagine.com.sg">www.imagine.com.sg</a>).  AmEx's first integrated transport and general purpose card in the World.  Created the web, mobile and card platform.  Developed and executed strategies to increase market share in the youth segment.  Led the Creation of "Virtual Pay".  American Express's first cardless product.  Signed, and launched a global first partnership with Globe Telecom in Philippines. (<a href="http://www.thevirtualpay.com)Developed">www.thevirtualpay.com)Developed</a> the China Luxury Forum.  Aimed at providing value added benefits to the Ultra Rich customers in China by partnering with global luxury brands.  Project aimed at driving customer value, and generating over $15 million in revenue.

American Express International Inc.

Vice President - Emerging Payments and Merchant Strategy GNS, Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia

Responsible for developing merchant acquisition (sales) strategy, launching & providing sales capabilities, and training to the Merchant Sales organization across the multiple markets in Asia / Europe and Latin America. Increased proprietary sales force by 100% to drive 160% higher sales year-on-year.  Invested in highest ROI channels, re-engineered strategies for expanding sales channels across 21 priority markets.Negotiated 10 contracts within 5 months with large regional data providers (telcos / yellow pages / industry data specialist) to develop prospect pipeline.Launched prospect management capabilities across the international markets to manage multi billion-dollar sales pipeline such as <a href="http://salesforce.com">salesforce.com</a> to further enhance prospecting and increasing sales productivity.  Led re-engineering of legacy systems delivering $0.4 million in saves in 2009.Developed and introduced state-of-the-art sales portal across 21 international markets; increasing productivity by 15%. Improved leadership / sales skills for teams by launching training modules such as “profiles for success”, and sales negotiation skill builder.   Redefined organization structure and launched a multi lingual pre-sales unit in Kuala Lampur to qualify prospects feeding in to the sales pipeline. Managed and led cross functional, multi location team across Argentina, US, UK, Singapore and Australia to deliver high profile <a href="http://Salesforce.com">Salesforce.com</a> project in record 4 months.

Vice President, Sales Strategy & Development

Head, Hong Kong and Taiwan; member Regional Executive Team.  Managed a team of nearly 40 professionals across two countries.  Full P&L responsibility, including sales, marketing, client management, technologies and planning.  Key achievements:Increased billings by 23% to over $3 billion, highest since 2001.  Revenues of $9 million, with nearly 18% year-on-year growth, highest in the region (ex India). Grew Pre-tax Income by 88% (Hong Kong), highest in the region.Formulated strategy leading to delivery of highest Top 30 hold-out signings in 2005 and 2006.  Signed 16 and 18 new large distribution partnerships in 2005 and 2006 respectively, significantly increasing market share.  Delivered $118 million New Booked Business in 2006.  30% higher than 2005.Mentored and developed team, leading to two team members being awarded the Presidents Club Award in 2006 and one the highest Leadership Award, for delivering best results in three constituencies including shareholders, employees and customers. Completed negotiations with China Union Pay (CUP) to expand merchant coverage / distribution for card usage in China.   Won the 2006 AmEx ‘Leadership Award’: Awarded for demonstrating sustained, improved results and leadership in  managing the E-Asia market over a period of three years.

General Manager , Hong Kong and Taiwan

Responsible for business planning, new industry penetration, managing the office of the Region Head, and developing new revenue streams.Manage AmEx’s premium merchant discount rate – the Company’s largest revenue stream generating approximately $540 million annually.  Introduced new revenue streams generating $4 million incremental revenue.Devised business plans and strategies for the growth of the merchant and card business across Asia Pacific markets.Responsible for building and standardizing the incentive plans for sales and client management teams across all markets in Asia.Developed new industry penetration strategy leading to signing of multi-billion partnerships in new industries, including Australia and Singapore Pharmaceutical, and New Zealand Utilities. Led re-engineering efforts for ES.  Re-designed organization and re-deployed 45 headcount to key ‘need’ areas.  Projected savings worth $1 million.  Deliver quarterly communications to 450 employee base, corporate head-quarters, and external customers / associations. Introduced regional “Innovation Award” to encourage out-of-the-box thinking.

Director, Business Planning & Development, Japan Asia Pacific and Austalia

Winner 1998 AmEx ‘Excellence Award’.  Awarded for delivering best in class MIS solution for the newly formed regional business center. Winner 1999 AmEx ‘Chairman’s Award for Quality’.  Awarded for contributions aimed at improving merchant servicing levels.

Manager, Business Planning, Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia

Auditor, Japan/Asia/Pacific/Australia

Led the general administration, finance and accounting function of the Hong Kong office. Managed external vendor relations including banks, and statutory auditors.Prepared monthly/quarterly and year-end financial reports in compliance with Hong Kong law.Managed a team of three, reporting to the Controller in London with dotted line responsibility to the Country Manager.

Pearl Global Limited

Controller, Finance and Admistration, Hong Kong

Led audit assignments for a wide client base including multi-nationals financial services companies.Prepared statutory audit, mid-year and tax audit reports in compliance with Indian Company’s act, tax regulations and foreign exchange control regulations

Amar Abrol