Venkataraman Jagannathan is a visionary thinker with a global perspective and an entrepreneurial track record. Has over 24 + years of successful diverse experience in followership, leadership and entrepreneurship. An enterprising leader with a solid track-record of contributions, including setting up new units, streamlining processes, optimizing productivity, enhancing internal controls as well as directing cross- functional teams.
Qualifications include:
- Certified Programme Management Professional (PGMP) & Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute, USA.
- Certified Master Black Belt from Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore.
- Certified Green Belt from General Electric USA.
Core functional competencies include:
| Business and Thought Leadership |
Strategic Partnerships |
| Project Management and Performance Improvement |
People Management |
| Business Process Excellence |
Accounting & Audit |
| Start-up/ Turnaround/ Change Management |
Decision Support |
Significant Professional Achievements
- Established several business support units from design to delivery and redesigned multiple critical processes for Mashreq, Standard Chartered, Karvy Consultants and GE Capital.
- Delivered cash savings through GB, BB & Lean Projects. Mentored several Green Belt & Black Belt projects leading to certification of the Leaders.
- Designed the PMP program, obtained the REP certification & trained five batches of change managers in a leading Bank.
- Established three companies with teams which are cash positive in the last two years.
- Currently on the Board of Directors of five corporates in India and UAE providing strategic advisory.
