Rajeev Sunu
Melbourne
Summary
After securing an MBA from the University of Canterbury in 1986, I worked for companies in New Zealand and Australia for 20 years. Presently, I guest lecture and co-teach Innovation, Business Management, Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship subjects in business schools. Highly entrepreneurial, strong personal values and integrity, close relationships with multinational companies, governments and their nodal agencies
Experienced educator well-prepared for delivering engaging and impactful lectures. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing academic needs. Proficient in curriculum development, public speaking, and student engagement. Known for reliability and fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Guest Lecturer, Management Development Program Facilitator, Visiting Faculty
Asian Institute of Technology
02.2015 - Current
- Write regular columns for business publications, including International Business Times.
- Business consulting, mentoring and coaching start-ups aspiring to scale up and grow internationally.
Vice President and Head of International Business
Tata Projects Limited
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Responsible for revenues of USD 500 Mil.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
Head of Wholesale and Carrier Business, Vice President
Tata Teleservices India
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Responsible for USD 200 Mil wholesale revenues.
Consultant
Tech Mahindra, SunTech Business Solutions and Macquarie Telecom Australia
01.2005 - 01.2008
Management Contracts
France Telecom Australia
01.2004 - 01.2005
Executive Manager
Vodafone Australia
01.2000 - 01.2004
General Manager
SAS Holdings Australia
01.1993 - 01.2000
Business Development Manager
Utilux Pty Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1993
Marketing Manager
Trust Power New Zealand
01.1987 - 01.1993
Business Analyst, Wholesale Marketing
Mitsubishi Motor Corporation
01.1986 - 01.1987
Education
MBA -
University of Canterbury
01.1985 - 01.1986
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Calicut
01.1977 - 01.1982
Skills
Teaching strategies
Student engagement
Course planning
Subject matter expertise
Professional networking
Group instruction
Discussion management
Lecture development
Technological proficiency
Engaging presentation
Faculty communication
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Personal Information
Citizenship: Australia
Timeline
Guest Lecturer, Management Development Program Facilitator, Visiting Faculty
Asian Institute of Technology
02.2015 - Current
Vice President and Head of International Business
Tata Projects Limited
02.2012 - 02.2015
Head of Wholesale and Carrier Business, Vice President
Tata Teleservices India
01.2008 - 02.2012
Consultant
Tech Mahindra, SunTech Business Solutions and Macquarie Telecom Australia
01.2005 - 01.2008
Management Contracts
France Telecom Australia
01.2004 - 01.2005
Executive Manager
Vodafone Australia
01.2000 - 01.2004
General Manager
SAS Holdings Australia
01.1993 - 01.2000
Business Development Manager
Utilux Pty Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1993
Marketing Manager
Trust Power New Zealand
01.1987 - 01.1993
Business Analyst, Wholesale Marketing
Mitsubishi Motor Corporation
01.1986 - 01.1987
MBA -
University of Canterbury
01.1985 - 01.1986
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Calicut
01.1977 - 01.1982
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