A management consultant and a business psychologist, with over 27+ years of rich experience in the “Franchising business world”. A veteran “Franchising Coach”, who has worked with more than 850+ successful entrepreneurs through the franchising format. He has been recognized for shaping the Franchising business in various brands in India. He has contributed to various forums; he is a business strategist, with the principle of execution excellence.
His career started with DSRC, as a computer instructor, teaching basics of computer languages. Worked with brands like SSI, Aptech, NIIT, CADD Centre. His recent achievement was to make the 2 salon brands of CavinKare Group “Green Trends” & “Limelite” a national brand, he was instrumental to sign up 300+ sign ups in just 2.6 years. Currently he is consulting for various brands like PhotoExpress, Radiant Medical Health Care, Dream Zone, Synergy, UIM, Blossom Kochhar and Aroma Magic to help them franchise and multiply their brand across the country.
Educational Qualification: M.M.M., M.A (Advertising & PR), M.A (CS), M.Sc (Psychology), MPhil, Ph.D in Franchise Management. Achievements: In 2005, FIHL awarded him the “Best Franchise Manager for achievement in creating successful franchisees across the country. FICCI & Madras University in Feb, 2015 awarded the Franchise Excellence Award held at Chennai.
Industry Contribution: A regular speaker in FICCI, RAI, FIHL, FAI and various franchising forums in the country. Regular writer for Franchising India Magazine, SME Enterprises, Dhanam Kerala’s leading business magazine. He has been a regular guest and in various management institutes and Universities.
Skills: Coaching, Mentoring, Business Development, Sales, Franchising, Operations, PR, Branding, Digital Marketing &Training.