Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (BPGP)




Pooja Vishwanath Nerurkar

Over 6 years of multi-industry experience spanning Financial Services, Healthcare and Consumer, leading corporate strategy, fundraising, strategic positioning, global partnerships & alliances, project management and business expansion as part of CEO's office. On robust principles of Emotional Intelligence, led a pan-India field force of 1,200+ to build businesses from the ground-up by doubling sales productivity and operational efficiency. Deeply committed to driving social impact, with a 7-year track record of being a self-defense coach and a career mentor for children.

Education
  • B.Com - 82% HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai University
  • M.Com - 70% Mumbai University
  • CA (Inter) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) 
  • CFA - Level III Candidate CFA Institute 
  • MBA - BPGP Batch of 2024 - 2026 Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Work Experience
Owning business expansion for the company by leading a team of 1,200+ pan-India and boosting sales efficiency by 2.5x in 6 months through on-field execution and data-driven insights. Spearheaded cost optimization and GTM strategy in launching consumer brands. Being the face of Cipla's health-tech app by creating informative in-app infomercials, leading to an increase in active users on the platform and increased doctor recommendations by 60%. Building sustainable, scalable relationships for potential mergers, strategic investments, and monetization projects. Responsible for positioning the brand in front of all stakeholders. Setting SOPs across departments, improving TAT by 40%. Conducting financial due-diligence, financial models, creating budgets, long-term projections, cost-benefit analysis, break-even analysis, pitch decks, and board presentations. Managed the family office portfolio, and developed profitable interest-rate arbitrage models at a global bank's treasury desk.
Nature of Work
As AVP Strategic Alliances, entrusted with the responsibility of driving the organization’s next phase of growth, comprehensive business development and brand-building initiatives are being spearheaded. This involves a multi-pronged approach that includes cultivating and leveraging high-impact relationships, identifying new growth avenues, and strategically positioning the brand in a competitive market landscape. The focus is on translating long-term growth strategies into actionable plans, ensuring that the business continues to scale sustainably while enhancing its market presence. As the Lead Network Expansion - Office of Chair, Maharashtra Chapter of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, initiatives are being steered to collaborate with industry stakeholders to boost key sectors, identifying areas of networking and cross-border trade opportunities. The goal is to expand membership in the state by enhancing the visibility and strategic positioning of the PHDCCI in the region.

Profile

  • Batch Year:2024-26
  • Experience: 6 Year
  • Industry: Banking, Financial services and Insurance
  • Organisation: Singhi Advisors
  • Email: bpgp24pooja@iima.ac.in
  • Phone: XXX-XXX-3447
  • Social connect: LinkedIn | CV