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RAJAN Yellappan

RAJAN Yellappan

Business Head
Chennai,TN

Summary

Results-oriented Business Head with 17 years of experience in service delivery and revenue growth across telecom, finance, and tech operations. Expert in team stabilization, collections improvement, and stakeholder alignment. Multilingual communicator proficient in Tamil, English, and Kannada, with conversational skills in Telugu and Hindi, focused on driving client satisfaction and resolving escalations.

Overview

5
5
Languages
3
3
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Head

FRM Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 01.2026
  • Owned complete P&L for the business unit; set financial goals, monitored budgets, and ensured profitability.
  • Led project execution across tech-enabled services; ensured on-time, within-scope delivery.
  • Oversaw daily service delivery operations, ensuring SLA compliance and high-quality client experience.
  • Monitored KPIs across teams and projects, using data to drive performance and process improvements.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, set individual targets, and implemented corrective action plans.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships through regular check-ins, reviews, and escalations.
  • Delivered weekly and monthly performance reports to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Championed automation and digital tools to reduce manual tasks and improve operational scalability.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on service issues and implemented preventive measures.

Key Projects:

1) Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd.: Managed the full customer renewal lifecycle, ensuring client retention and consistent revenue streams.

2) Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd.: Led recovery efforts for overdue accounts (Car finance and Two-wheeler), to the reduction of non-delinquent receivables through proactive tracking and reporting.

3) Ola: Led on-ground and remote debt recovery operations, ensuring monthly collection targets were consistently met via multiple channels and provided field-level insights to improve overall collection efficiency.

4) TATA Communications: Drove business development by identifying new client opportunities and building a robust sales funnel. Maintained accurate sales reports and performance metrics, enabling better forecasting and strategic targeting.

5) Airtel: Managed Lease line collections for enterprise and government clients, resolving billing disputes and ensuring timely payments.

Self-Employed (Family Business)

Ganesh Binders and Printers
11.2017 - 02.2021
  • Managed end-to-end operations, coordinating vendors, planning production, and servicing clients to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Met directly with clients to discuss binding requirements, timelines, and custom job specifications.
  • Conducted final inspections of products to identify quality defects, ensuring adherence to standards.
  • Supervised manual and machine-based binding processes, including sewing, gluing, and packaging.
  • Organized daily work schedules, communicated task updates, and monitored team productivity to meet project deadlines.

Assistant Service Delivery Manager

Merit Software Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 10.2017
  • Managed end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with client timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Coordinated project planning, task execution, and team collaboration to deliver tailored client solutions on time and within budget.
  • Communicated regularly with clients regarding project milestones, status updates, and issue resolutions.
  • Led cross-functional teams of 50+ members, establishing goals and mentoring staff to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes.
  • Collaborated with client IT departments to define technical requirements and support implementation.
  • Identified cost optimization opportunities and initiated process improvements, leading to enhanced delivery efficiency.

Senior Customer Service Executive

Intelenet Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2008 - 08.2012
  • Conducted KYC screenings and documented client verifications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed inbound and outbound customer interactions via phone and email, effectively resolving service issues to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Escalated unresolved issues to appropriate departments and followed up to confirm timely resolution.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

Education

MBA - Human Resources

University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12-2009

B Com - Accounting

RBANMS College
Bangalore, KA
10-2006

Pre University - Accounting

RBANMS College
Bangalore, KA
06-2000

10th Standard -

RBANMS School
Bangalore, KA
04.2001 -

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Business planning & Development

Risk Mitigation

Escalation Handling

Revenue Optimization

Digital Transformation

KPI Development

BPO Strategy

SLA Monitoring

Agile Operations

Dashboard Reporting

Accomplishments

  • Achieved highest customer renewal rate of 94% in the Hathway process (October 2025).
  • Delivered record debt recovery of ₹99 lakhs in the Ola process (June 2023).
  • Secured highest debt recovery of ₹1 crore in Kotak Car Finance (May 2024).
  • Attained highest process penetration of 0.91% in Airtel operations (Q1 2024).
  • Documented and addressed employee attrition, achieving a sustained reduction of 3% annually.
  • Drove financial turnaround, increasing revenue growth from -2% to +5% in 2025.

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Vision Excellence.

Timeline

Business Head

FRM Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 01.2026

Self-Employed (Family Business)

Ganesh Binders and Printers
11.2017 - 02.2021

Assistant Service Delivery Manager

Merit Software Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 10.2017

Senior Customer Service Executive

Intelenet Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2008 - 08.2012

10th Standard -

RBANMS School
04.2001 -

MBA - Human Resources

University of Madras

B Com - Accounting

RBANMS College

Pre University - Accounting

RBANMS College

Recognitions

  • Honored with “Star Performance” recognition (Mar 2021) for attaining the highest customer renewal rate of 92%.
  • Achieved Star Performance Awards in both Q2 and Q3 of 2012, reflecting consistent excellence.
  • Earned a Certificate of Excellence for maintaining 100% SLA compliance for 12 consecutive months (Aug 2012 - Aug 2013).
  • Winner of the Corporate Mind Challenge (2015), showcasing analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Awarded Best Performer (Apr-Sep 2009) for outstanding delivery.
  • Received “Best Brainstorm” Certificate (2009) for innovative contributions.
  • Honored with “Best Hunters” Certificate (2009) for exceptional achievement in target delivery.
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