Deepak Singh Kanwal
NEW DELHI
Summary
Strategic international business development professional with over 10 years in government trade and investment promotion. Currently engaged with Invest India’s Taiwan Plus Desk, facilitating investment opportunities for international companies in India. Expertise includes investor engagement, market entry strategy, stakeholder management, and cross-border business coordination.
Overview
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13
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager / Manager – Taiwan Plus
Invest India – Taiwan Plus Desk
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitate investment and market-entry opportunities for Taiwanese companies exploring manufacturing and business expansion in India.
- Engage with Taiwanese companies, industry associations and government stakeholders to understand investment plans, location requirements and facilitation needs.
- Supported China+1 strategy by identifying Chinese manufacturers considering diversification into India, facilitating market entry opportunities.
- Provide investors with information on Indian policies, government schemes, sectoral incentives, investment regulations and state-level opportunities.
- Coordinated with central and state government stakeholders and sector teams to facilitate investment projects, addressing investor requirements effectively.
- Support India–Taiwan economic and industrial cooperation through business meetings, delegations, roundtables and institutional engagements.
- Engage across sectors including electronics and semiconductors, automotive and EV, textiles and technical textiles, precision medicine, manufacturing, renewable energy and green hydrogen.
- Organize and support investor missions, company meetings and international roadshows, including Taiwan engagements and Semicon Taiwan-related outreach.
- Prepared investment briefs, company profiles, market intelligence, presentations, talking points, meeting notes, and follow-up trackers to inform senior stakeholders.
Business Development Manager (Manufacturing, Green Energy & Precision Medicine)
Enterprise Singapore (Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore)
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Cultivated strategic partnerships, enhancing trade and investment ties between Singapore and India.
- Facilitated market entry for Singapore-based companies, driving business expansion in India.
- Delivered market intelligence that supported informed decision-making for Singaporean businesses.
- Expanded network of industry contacts in India, facilitating access to new opportunities.
- Produced industry reports and market insights supporting strategic planning.
- Organized business delegation visits, fostering collaboration between Singaporean and Indian enterprises.
Marketing Manager
KOTRA (Embassy of the Republic of Korea)
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Developed and executed outreach, recruitment and onboarding strategies, enhancing innovative startup engagement.
- Designed and managed incubation and market access programs, facilitating startups' access to resources and opportunities.
- Provided coaching and advisory support to entrepreneurs across business modelling, sales, marketing, financing and fundraising.
- Organized events to foster collaborations and technology tie-ups, driving business development opportunities.
- Established and managed networks of entrepreneurs, startups, mentors, institutions, investors and industries.
- Coordinated with MSME, NSIC, FICCI and Invest India to implement bilateral trade initiatives, strengthening trade relations.
- Facilitated delegations visiting South Korea and India, fostering international partnerships.
- Supported Korean companies in establishing their presence in India and contributed to bilateral trade relations.
- Prepared monthly reports on the Indian economy and provided strategic insights to stakeholders.
Demand Manager – Corporate Sales
Oravel Stay Private Limited (OYO Rooms)
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Engaged with corporate stakeholders and government bodies, NGOs, SMEs, and startups to identify needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Managed corporate tie-ups across regional and central levels to enhance collaboration.
- Oversaw client accounts to ensure satisfaction and loyalty, customer retention and acquisition.
- Developed and nurtured prospect relationships through effective communication and timely follow-ups.
- Conducted market research and prospecting to maintain a strong business pipeline.
- Trained and supported a team of 5 Key Account Managers and managed their day-to-day performance.
Business Development Executive
Go High Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Secured new business through targeted face-to-face meetings and proactive telephone outreach.
- Cultivated and sustained profitable relationships with new and existing clients to drive business growth.
- Oversaw customer enquiries, maintained reports, managed contact databases, and organised administrative records.
- Supported promotional activities and marketing planning.
Education
PGDM - Marketing & International Business
Doon Business School
01-2018
Graduation (BBA) -
Jagannath International Management School / Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
01-2013
Intermediate -
Manav Bharti India International School / C.B.S.E
01-2010
Skills
- Market research analysis
- Investment strategy
- Market entry strategies
- Investment facilitation
- Partnership development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Business strategies
- Policy evaluation
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Language
Languages: English, Hindi
Internship
- KOTRA, Embassy of the Republic of Korea | 17 August 2017 – 17 October 2017
- Supported Korea exhibition and forum management and event marketing.
- Conducted market research for Korean companies and assessed feasibility in the Indian market.
- Supported business matchmaking and research on trade-related opportunities in India.
Timeline
Senior Manager / Manager – Taiwan Plus
Invest India – Taiwan Plus Desk
09.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager (Manufacturing, Green Energy & Precision Medicine)
Enterprise Singapore (Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore)
09.2023 - 01.2024
Marketing Manager
KOTRA (Embassy of the Republic of Korea)
08.2019 - 09.2023
Demand Manager – Corporate Sales
Oravel Stay Private Limited (OYO Rooms)
02.2018 - 02.2019
Business Development Executive
Go High Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 03.2016
PGDM - Marketing & International Business
Doon Business School
Graduation (BBA) -
Jagannath International Management School / Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Intermediate -
Manav Bharti India International School / C.B.S.E