Venkatesh Murthy
Thane,MH
Summary
Accomplished Chief Operating Officer with a proven track record at Sterlite Technologies, adept in strategic planning and fiscal oversight. Excelled in transforming operations through innovative strategies, enhancing profitability, and fostering cross-functional teamwork. Skilled in contract negotiation and change management, significantly improved market share and operational efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Sterlite Technologies
05.2006 - Current
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Managed procurement activities to secure resource acquisitions at best possible cost.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
Works Manager
Usha Martin
05.2000 - 04.2006
- Executed, trained and monitored proper cash control procedures.
- Examined and analyzed current marketing strategies.
- Analyzed and recommended adjustments to staffing, performance targets and resources to achieve results.
- Developed new support processes and worked with outside organizations to streamline end-customer experience.
- Monitored tasks performed by team members to facilitate guest satisfaction.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Manager of Operations
BIRLA ERICSSON OPTICAL LTD
01.1994 - 04.2000
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Education
Bachelor in Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
MIET
Nagpur, India07-1993
Skills
- Operations administration
- Fiscal oversight
- Planning and execution
- Financial oversight
- Change management
- Business forecasting
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Financial management
- Engineering
- Budget administration
- Contract negotiation
- Operations management
- Business administration
- Strategic planning
- Cost savings and reduction
- Executive leadership
- Business process reengineering
- Production
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 2000 staff members.
- Achieved 20x growth in 18 years through effectively helping with organic and inorganic growth
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Sterlite Technologies
05.2006 - Current
Works Manager
Usha Martin
05.2000 - 04.2006
Manager of Operations
BIRLA ERICSSON OPTICAL LTD
01.1994 - 04.2000
Bachelor in Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
MIET
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