Raju Belakoppa

Strategic and results-oriented executive with over 21 years of experience driving high-impact results in the life insurance industry. Proven track record at ICICI Prudential in leading large, cross-functional teams, scaling regional operations, and delivering strong top- and bottom-line performance. Adept at aligning business strategy with execution across diverse distribution channels, including agency, bancassurance, and corporate partnerships. Skilled in mentoring future leaders, driving market expansion, and fostering a culture of performance and accountability. Well-prepared to take on zonal or national leadership roles, with a vision for sustainable growth and operational excellence.

• Fast-Track Growth and Early Success: Rapidly promoted three times between FY 2004 and 2007 for exceptional target achievement as a Frontline Manager, consistently ranked among top performers across the South Zone
• New Market Expansion Successfully launched and scaled operations in Bagalkot and Bijapur during FY 2007–08, achieving 100% target success—even during the 2008–09 global recession—resulting in promotion amid limited elevation opportunities
• High-impact regional leadership: delivered 100% target achievement for two consecutive years in Belgaum as Area Manager, qualifying for the Thai International Summit; later, I managed ICICI Bank partnerships across 25+ branches, driving significant business growth
• Channel Growth & Strategic Partnerships: promoted to Assistant Regional Manager in 2014 after achieving approximately 100% year-over-year growth in the ICICI Bank channel, revitalized the Agency and Direct Marketing verticals in North Karnataka, earning recognition as the Best Performing Cluster by the South Head
• Integrated Business Oversight: Led integrated business operations across the rest of Karnataka—including 115 ICICI Bank branches and 24 corporate agency partners—supported by over 100 frontline managers and 10 branch managers, delivering sustained multi-channel growth
• Consistent recognition with CDO Awards: Recipient of eight consecutive CDO Awards across FY 2021–22 and FY 2022–23 for overachieving regional targets and key performance indicators (Q1, Q2, Q3 FY 21–22), best-in-class employee productivity (Q3 FY 21–22), driving the 4P Strategic Agenda—organization's core profitability initiative (Q4 FY 21–22 through Q4 FY 22–23), continuously surpassing critical parameters in performance, people, process, and profitability across quarters, and repeated recognition into FY 2023–24 for continued excellence in execution
• International Recognition: Qualified for prestigious international summits in Turkey, Baku, and Vietnam for exceptional business results in FY 2022–23 and FY 2023–24