Sunil Kurup
Commercial Head
Mumbai
Summary
Commercial & Finance Head with over 20 years of progressive experience, demonstrating a track record of delivering quantifiable results in project execution, production, operations, and finance management. Possesses well-regarded interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills contributing to seamless business operations. Successfully managed over $25 million in business for leading media houses in the past 3 years, playing a key role from projection to execution. Worked for top-tier organizations in India and overseas.
Develop a detailed project plan. Execute projects, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Present budgets and engage in commercial negotiations with clients. Negotiate with vendors and service providers, finalizing the best deals. Allocate resources and manage cash flows. Conduct profit and cost analyses. Recommend cost-reducing solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Commercial Head
Enterr10 Television Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
- Handling all commercial decisions for the channels Dangal TV, Dangal 2 TV, Bhojpuri Cinema, and Enterr10 Bangla.
Head - Finance & Commercial
Smart Studios Private Limited
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies aligned with company goals and objectives to drive growth.
Chief Commercial Officer & Head - Operations
Inspire Films Limited
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Responsible for creating a team and executing projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
Head – Finance & Commercial
WRITER GALAXY FILM PRODUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and overseeing all financial activities of the company.
Head – Finance & Commercial
Buddha Pictures Limited - BK Modi Group
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Responsible for connecting with distributors and agents globally to syndicate the show 'Buddha' to major broadcasters and platforms.
Head – Finance & Commercial
Arvind Babbal Productions Private Limited
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Responsible for the development and smooth execution of the 'Maha Kumbh project.'
Head – Finance
Guru Sai Films International
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Responsible for finance management and interacting with all levels of staff concerning projects, policies, and operational decisions.
Head – Finance
Passion Media
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Responsible for the project execution of 'Rinku N Ranger' from script to final output.
Head - Finance
Beyond Dreams Entertainment Private Limited
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and overseeing all financial activities of the company.
Supervising Producer
Colosceum Media Pvt Ltd
03.2010 - 10.2010
- Responsible for overseeing South India Operations.
Sr. Manager Operations
BAG Films & Media Ltd
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Responsible for overseeing the production execution and operations of the company in South India.
Manager Operations
Visual Net Entertainment
06.2008 - 10.2009
- Responsible for managing and overseeing all financial activities of the company, as well as channel coordination and correspondences.
Executive Producer
Indradhanush Media Private Limited
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Responsible for project execution and channel coordination, as well as finance planning and project costing.
VFX Team Co-ordinator
Oysterr Digital India Private Limited
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Responsible for overseeing all organizational functions, encompassing employee onboarding, conducting inductions for new hires, and providing orientation on VFX projects.
Accounts Officer
Al Otaiba & Garg Contracting L.L.C
07.2004 - 06.2005
- As an Accounts Officer, I held the responsibility for the financial bookkeeping of the organization, overseeing the monitoring of accounts, tracking financial records, and preparing MIS reports.
Accountant
Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited
02.2001 - 07.2004
- As an Accountant, I meticulously maintained multiple ledgers within Tally, effectively self-managing numerous projects and consistently acquiring new concepts within tight deadlines.
Education
M.Com, Commerce -
Madras University, Chennai
01.1998 - 04.2000
Internal Quality Auditor Course, ISO 9001-2000 - undefined
Multinational Quality Consultants
01.2004 - 04.2004
Diploma in Computer Applications, Computer Applications - undefined
Kennedy Software, Chennai, INDIA
01.2000 - 04.2000
B.com., Commerce - undefined
C.Kandasamy Naidu College, Chennai
01.1995 - 04.1998
+2, Commerce - undefined
Kerala Vidyalayam, Chennai
01.1993 - 04.1995
10th, State Board - undefined
Kerala Vidyalayam, Chennai
01.1992 - 04.1993
Skills
Budgetsundefined
Shows And Movies
- Channa Mereya – Hindi TV Series for Star Bharat TV
- Control Room – Hindi TV Series for Dangal TV
- Tu Zakhm Hai – Hindi Web Series for MX
- Raksha Bhandhan – Hindi TV Series for Dangal TV
- Anokhee – Hindi TV Series for Sony TV
- Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke – Hindi TV Series for Sony TV
- Ishq Main Marjava – Hindi TV Series for Colors TV
- Fashion Plus & Yoga Plus – Odisha TV Series for Nandighosha TV
- Shankaracharya – Web Series for Hotstar
- Quick Silver Azad - TV Series - Star Plus – Daily
- Prithvi Vallabh - TV Series - Sony TV – Weekly
- Dil Jo Kah Na Saka - TV Series - DD National – Daily
- Maha Kumbh - TV Series - Life OK – Daily
- Veera - TV Series - Star Plus – Daily
- Junoon - TV Series - Life OK – Daily
- Rang Badalti Odhani - TV Series - Star One – Daily
- Vish Amrit - TV Series - Mahuaa – Daily
- Devaganga - TV Series - Suvarna – Daily
- Mehendi Thora Naam Ke - TV Series - Mahuaa – Daily
- Mahanadhi - TV Series - Raj TV- Daily
- Samayapurathal - TV Series - Raj TV – Daily
- Ethu Namma Office - TV Series - Vijay TV – Daily
- Sye to Dance (2 Seasons) - Dance Reality - Suvarna – Weekly
- Salakkondu Salam - Game Show - Zee Kannada – Weekly
- There Mere Love Story - Short Film - Star Plus
- Brahmand Nayak Sai Baba – Feature
- Rinku N Ranger – Feature
- Kaalo - Feature
Events
- Dangalplay Screen & Cinema Awards
- Sursangram
- Chadhal Faghuwa Ke Rang Jai Chhathi Maiya (London)
- Bum Bum Bhole
- New Year Dangal Dhamal Event
- Dangal Pariwar Awards
- Diwali Event
Timeline
Commercial Head
Enterr10 Television Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
Chief Commercial Officer & Head - Operations
Inspire Films Limited
03.2020 - 11.2022
Head - Finance & Commercial
Smart Studios Private Limited
04.2018 - 09.2023
Head – Finance & Commercial
WRITER GALAXY FILM PRODUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2016 - 10.2017
Head – Finance & Commercial
Buddha Pictures Limited - BK Modi Group
03.2015 - 03.2016
Head – Finance & Commercial
Arvind Babbal Productions Private Limited
04.2014 - 02.2015
Head – Finance
Guru Sai Films International
06.2013 - 04.2014
Head – Finance
Passion Media
12.2012 - 05.2013
Head - Finance
Beyond Dreams Entertainment Private Limited
11.2010 - 12.2012
Supervising Producer
Colosceum Media Pvt Ltd
03.2010 - 10.2010
Sr. Manager Operations
BAG Films & Media Ltd
10.2009 - 03.2010
Manager Operations
Visual Net Entertainment
06.2008 - 10.2009
Executive Producer
Indradhanush Media Private Limited
07.2006 - 06.2008
VFX Team Co-ordinator
Oysterr Digital India Private Limited
06.2005 - 07.2006
Accounts Officer
Al Otaiba & Garg Contracting L.L.C
07.2004 - 06.2005
Internal Quality Auditor Course, ISO 9001-2000 - undefined
Multinational Quality Consultants
01.2004 - 04.2004
Accountant
Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited
02.2001 - 07.2004
Diploma in Computer Applications, Computer Applications - undefined
Kennedy Software, Chennai, INDIA
01.2000 - 04.2000
M.Com, Commerce -
Madras University, Chennai
01.1998 - 04.2000
B.com., Commerce - undefined
C.Kandasamy Naidu College, Chennai
01.1995 - 04.1998
+2, Commerce - undefined
Kerala Vidyalayam, Chennai
01.1993 - 04.1995
10th, State Board - undefined
Kerala Vidyalayam, Chennai
01.1992 - 04.1993
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