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Pradesh Damodaran

Bengaluru

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Handled multiple roles as:

  • Market Head - South 1 : 1.3 years
  • Regional Head : 3 years
  • Branch Head: : 5 years
  • Preferred banking Relationship manager : 8 years
  • Head Relationship Management Banking : 3 years
  • Branch Manager/Branch Banking : 8 years

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Head - Pioneer Branch Banking South 1

IndusInd Bank
Bengaluru, India
10.2024 - Current
  • Set up and launched a new Pioneer Branch Banking channel from the ground up.
  • Hired and built high-performing teams across the South region.
  • Designed and executed structured training programs to onboard new hires effectively.
  • Enabled teams with the required processes, tools, and performance frameworks.
  • Drove early adoption and productivity across branches in the region.
  • Ensured teams met performance expectations within defined timelines.
  • Played a key role in stabilizing and scaling the channel during its initial phase.

Regional Head - Branch Banking

IndusInd Bank
Hyderabad, India
04.2022 - 10.2024
  • Joined as Regional Head - Branch Banking with responsibility for overall branch performance across the region.
  • Drove consistent sales growth by setting clear targets and strengthening execution at the branch level.
  • Reduced attrition through focused people engagement, performance reviews, and capability development.
  • Designed and delivered structured training programs to upskill branch staff on sales, service, and compliance.
  • Built high-performing branch leadership by coaching managers and strengthening accountability.
  • Monitored key performance metrics and implemented corrective actions to improve productivity.
  • Ensured adherence to operational, risk, and compliance standards across all branches.
  • Strengthened customer acquisition and retention through improved service quality and sales effectiveness.
  • Stabilized branch operations by aligning people, process, and performance priorities.

Branch Head

IndusInd Bank
Hyderabad
05.2017 - 04.2022
  • Led branch operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Managed a team of banking professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration.
  • Oversaw financial performance, implementing measures to achieve profitability targets and optimize resources.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, providing mentorship to staff for professional growth and skill enhancement.
  • Initiated cross-selling efforts, resulting in increased product penetration among existing customers.
  • Collaborated with other branches for knowledge sharing and best practice implementation, strengthening overall organizational performance.

Branch Head

Indusind Bank
Hyderabad
08.2011 - 03.2015
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.

Van Gogh Preferred Banking – Relationship Manager

Royal Bank of Scotland
Hyderabad
10.2009 - 08.2011
  • Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
  • Maintained knowledge on banking products and distribution to provide optimal service support.
  • Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss innovative strategies to improve services.
  • Monitored customer feedback and generated reports to identify areas of improvement.

Van Gogh Preferred Banking – Relationship Manager

ABN Amro Bank Hyderabad Branch
Hyderabad
02.2005 - 09.2009
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.

Unit Manager

ICICI prudential Hyderabad Branch
Hyderabad
09.2004 - 02.2005
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.

Territory Manager

HDFC (hbl global pvt ltd)
Kerala
06.2002 - 03.2004
  • Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.

Manager Sales

Safeway Communications
Chennai
09.2000 - 06.2002
  • Handling of entire Sales, Recruitment of man power and Achieve sales targets for Mobile Phone Fresh connections.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.

Dealer Manager

A.V.M. Telecom (RPG Cellular Ltd)
Chennai
03.1997 - 08.2000
  • Appointing of Dealers to sell cellular connections & Mobile Phone Accessories.
  • Checked on staff regularly and adjusted workflows, assignments and schedules to stay ahead of expected demand.

Branch Manager

DBL Equipment services
Chennai
08.1992 - 02.1997
  • Marketing of Office automation products.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.

Sr.Sales Executive and Branch Manager

FABER Equipments India Pvt.Ltd. (Dealer for infosys IDS)
Banglore and Chennai
06.1989 - 07.1992
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions Marketing of office automation products. like Telex,

Computers

  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.

MERITS- Received prestigious merit award from FABER Equipments India Pvt Ltd for

establishing their Chennai operations and achieving targets.

Education

Diploma - Electronics And Telecommunication

KVT Polytechnic
Chickballapur, Karnataka

Bachelor of Arts - Hindi

Mysore Hindi Prachara Parishad

AMIE in Electronics -

Institution of Engineers

Skills

  • ❖ Proven ability to achieve sales targets and possesses good commercial awareness and business acumen
  • ❖ Managing revenue stream through fee based income suite products - which include – Mutual Funds / Alternative investments, Life Insurance,
  • General Insurance, Share broking products
  • ❖ Have worked in both international banks and domestic banks- RBS, ABN Amro Bank, ICICI prudential, Hdfc(hbl) and IndusInd Bank
  • ❖ Managing portfolio of various clients in terms of mutual funds, PMS, structured products and insurance and gradually increasing their portfolio size
  • ❖ Good team player, energetic, highly motivated and possess strong drive to succeed
  • Mentoring and coaching

Languages

English
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Malayalam
Kannada

Timeline

Market Head - Pioneer Branch Banking South 1

IndusInd Bank
10.2024 - Current

Regional Head - Branch Banking

IndusInd Bank
04.2022 - 10.2024

Branch Head

IndusInd Bank
05.2017 - 04.2022

Branch Head

Indusind Bank
08.2011 - 03.2015

Van Gogh Preferred Banking – Relationship Manager

Royal Bank of Scotland
10.2009 - 08.2011

Van Gogh Preferred Banking – Relationship Manager

ABN Amro Bank Hyderabad Branch
02.2005 - 09.2009

Unit Manager

ICICI prudential Hyderabad Branch
09.2004 - 02.2005

Territory Manager

HDFC (hbl global pvt ltd)
06.2002 - 03.2004

Manager Sales

Safeway Communications
09.2000 - 06.2002

Dealer Manager

A.V.M. Telecom (RPG Cellular Ltd)
03.1997 - 08.2000

Branch Manager

DBL Equipment services
08.1992 - 02.1997

Sr.Sales Executive and Branch Manager

FABER Equipments India Pvt.Ltd. (Dealer for infosys IDS)
06.1989 - 07.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Hindi

Mysore Hindi Prachara Parishad

AMIE in Electronics -

Institution of Engineers

Diploma - Electronics And Telecommunication

KVT Polytechnic

Personal Profile

Father’s Name: Shri. D.Damodaran 

D.O.B: 29-06-69 

Nationality: Indian 

Present Address: G-003, C Block, Krishna Dwellington, Devinagar, Hebbal, Bangalore - 560094

Phone No: 9849820304 

Pradesh Damodaran