ARPIT TALUKA
Gurugram
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in commercialization, sales strategy, marketing, strategic partnerships and alliances, management consulting, and consumer research. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success. Currently, serving as the chief of staff and business advisor to the 11 member executive committee of Airtel Digital TV
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DGM, Chief of Staff, CEO's Office - Digital TV
Bharti Telemedia Ltd
Gurgaon
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for the executive team to achieve organizational goals, which helped in achieving base growth for the first time in 3 years.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the executive office and allocated resources accordingly.
- Conducted research on relevant topics to inform decisions made by the executive team.
- Played an instrumental role in revamping our GTM and customer lifecycle strategy, which led to 4.3% growth in revenue while reducing the opex by 6.6%.
- Established protocols for handling confidential information related to decision-making processes in the executive office.
Lead Strategic Partnerships
Bharti Airtel Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed a 750 Cr content P&L and grew profitability by 24% YoY by bundling, cross-selling, and upselling content services with telco products.
- Managed budgeting processes related to partnership investments in order to maximize return on investment. Led the OTT monetization charter for Airtel across all content partners such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney etc.) by coordinating with CFTs for product sales, usage, and enhancements.
- Closed term sheets and contracts with top OTT platforms of the country, post alignment of business, tech, design, legal, and financial stakeholders.
- Developed initiatives to build successful relationships with corporate partners through creative marketing campaigns.
Associate Consultant
Zinnov Management Consulting
Gurgaon
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Analyzed and ranked 200 RPA-enabled startups in the BFSI space on factors such as valuation, IP, and technology for acquisition opportunity.
- Prepared a short-term subscription pricing strategy for a SaaS product offered by a Fortune 500 client.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Marketing & Strategy
Xavier School of Management (XLRI)
Jamshedpur05-2019
B.E. (Hons.) Manufacturing Engineering -
Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences (BITS Pilani)
04-2016
High School -
Mayo College, Ajmer
03-2012
Skills
- STRATEGIC PLANNING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
- FINANCIAL MODELLING
- CONTRACTING & NEGOTIATIONS
- STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- COMMUNICATION
- BUDGETING & FORECASTING
- CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- PROBLEM SOLVING APTITUDE
Accomplishments
- Rookie of the Year - Early Recognition for continuous excellence in consulting projects
- Young Leader (Airtel) - One of the 12 candidates selected for Airtel's leadership development program for MBA graduates
Passions
- Adventure Sports
- Dramatics
- Technology
- Finance
Personal Information
Title: Corporate Strategy; Partnerships
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt (Ongoing)
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Adventure Sports
- Rifle Shooting - Silver medal in U-17 nationals
- Dramatics
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
DGM, Chief of Staff, CEO's Office - Digital TV
Bharti Telemedia Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Lead Strategic Partnerships
Bharti Airtel Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2023
Associate Consultant
Zinnov Management Consulting
01.2016 - 01.2017
Masters in Business Administration - Marketing & Strategy
Xavier School of Management (XLRI)
B.E. (Hons.) Manufacturing Engineering -
Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences (BITS Pilani)
High School -
Mayo College, Ajmer
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