Lilly A.
Chennai
Summary
Dr. Lilly A. is a distinguished professional with over 16 years of leadership experience, spanning both the education and banking industries. Her expertise lies in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and academic innovation, with a strong focus on establishing partnerships with corporations and institutions for social development initiatives and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. She has been instrumental in driving sustainable growth, fostering global collaborations, and leveraging CSR engagements to create meaningful social impact. She has served as the Director of International and CBSE Schools, successfully leading teams, and driving institutional growth. With a strong background in business development, client relations, and team management, she has also held key positions in the banking sector, including Zonal Head for Barclays Bank (South India).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Partnership
Sri Aurobindo Society
01.2024 - Current
- Establishing partnership with corporates and institutions for social development and Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Director
Kalvi Group of Companies & Schools
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Managed 40 Cambridge Testing Centres across India with international partnerships
- Established 6 school branches across three districts within three years
- Developed KALVI Montessori Teacher Training College
Zonal Head – Personal Banking
Barclays Bank
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Led teams of Cluster and Branch Heads across South India to drive banking excellence
- Achieved top-ranking national performance in wealth management services
Branch Head – Prestige Banking
IndusInd Bank
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed high-net-worth client portfolios and expanded revenue margins
- Enhanced team performance through leadership and target-oriented training
Assistant Manager – Operations & Sales
ICICI Bank
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Led sales of insurance, mutual funds, and fixed deposits, achieving multiple top accolades
- Managed premium client portfolios exceeding INR 1 crore
Marketing Manager
Hotel Sangam
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Drove business development strategies for a four-star hotel, enhancing market reach
Education
Master of Tourism Management -
Madurai Kamaraj University
12.2005
Master of Business Administration - Marketing & HR
Alagappa Institute of Management
12.2003
Bachelor of Hotel Management -
JJ Institute of Hotel Management, Bharathidasan University
12.2001
High School -
12.1998
Ph.D. - Specialization Business Management
Skills
- Education Leadership & Development
- Strategic leadership in K-12 education
- Expertise in CBSE and international curricula
- Managing international collaborations
- Student exchange programs
- Innovative learning frameworks
- Developing educational institutions
- Teacher training
- Higher education ventures
- Implementing holistic learning models
- Research
- Communication
- Ethics
- Sports
- Personal banking
- Wealth management
- Cross-selling financial products
- Branch operations
- Team performance management
- Customer relationship enhancement
- Revenue growth
- Strategic client acquisitions
- Product diversification
- Zonal banking operations
- Team training
- Business expansion strategies
- Large-scale testing centers
- Franchise models
- Business networks
- Customer satisfaction
- Brand recognition
- Quality service
- Operational excellence
- High-net-worth clients
- Exceptional banking experiences
- Outstanding customer service standards
- Corporate training
- Long-term strategic partnerships
- Organizational growth
- Market expansion
Languages
- Tamil
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
Notable Accolades
- Emerging Leader in Education Sector Award, 2021, ACCS Students Forum
- Best Cluster Head Award, 2013, Barclays Bank
- Best Customer Service Award, 2010, IndusInd Bank
- Pan India No.1 in Fixed Deposits Cross-Selling, 2012, Barclays Bank
- Vasool Rani Award, 2008, ICICI Bank
- Pan India No.1 in Bancassurance Race Contest, 2009, ICICI Bank
- Shining Star Award for General Insurance Sales, 2009, ICICI Bank
Timeline
Director - Partnership
Sri Aurobindo Society
01.2024 - Current
Director
Kalvi Group of Companies & Schools
01.2014 - 01.2024
Zonal Head – Personal Banking
Barclays Bank
01.2010 - 01.2014
Branch Head – Prestige Banking
IndusInd Bank
01.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Manager – Operations & Sales
ICICI Bank
01.2007 - 01.2009
Marketing Manager
Hotel Sangam
01.2005 - 01.2007
Master of Tourism Management -
Madurai Kamaraj University
Master of Business Administration - Marketing & HR
Alagappa Institute of Management
Bachelor of Hotel Management -
JJ Institute of Hotel Management, Bharathidasan University
High School -
Ph.D. - Specialization Business Management
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