Kishore Anandhan

Consultancy Project – SQUAKE (Berlin-based Climate Tech Start-up)
Team 77, Nottingham Business School – 2025

• Conducted an in-depth market entry analysis for the UK travel technology sector, focusing on sustainability-driven platforms.
• Evaluated entry barriers including regulatory compliance (Environment Act 2021, UK GDPR), legacy system integration, high operational costs, and SME adoption challenges.
• Applied PESTLE, CAGE, SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, and Ansoff Matrix to assess SQUAKE’s competitive positioning in the UK carbon-tracking and travel-tech market.
• Identified strategic opportunities in targeting travel management companies (TMCs), freight forwarders, and logistics SMEs in key UK regions (London, Southeast, Midlands corridor).
• Delivered actionable recommendations for a phased, risk-aware UK market entry strategy, including partnership development, SME education initiatives, and compliance-focused product modules

Inventory Supervisor – Roosters Piri Piri, Nottingham
Nov 2024 – Jul 2025

• Oversaw inventory control and stock management, ensuring accurate recording, timely replenishment, and cost efficiency across food and beverage supplies.
• Implemented stock audits and quality checks, reducing wastage and improving supply chain efficiency.
• Coordinated with suppliers and kitchen staff to maintain optimal stock levels and support smooth daily restaurant operations.
• Monitored usage trends and demand forecasting, contributing to reduced overhead costs and improved operational planning.
• Trained and guided junior staff in stock handling procedures, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Intern – ACETEX Spinning Mills, Pollachi
May – June 2023

• Gained hands-on exposure to textile manufacturing processes across departments including purchase, blowroom, carding, comber, drawing, simplex, spinning, winding, autoconer, packaging, and transportation.
• Supervised and observed daily operations, quality inspection, and machinery functions in production.
• Learned about raw material procurement, labour management, safety protocols, finance, and export operations.
• Contributed to process documentation and report preparation under guidance of supervisors.
• Developed practical knowledge of end-to-end cotton yarn production and improved overall managerial and supervisory skills