Reetabrata Bhattacharya Date of Birth – 15th June 1984 Contact – +919769433364 Email – reetabrata@hotmail.com CAREER OBJECTIVE - Desire to serve a progressive organization that offers challenging assignment for Communication, Marketing & Business Strategy, using my Relationship Management skills as well as strategic experience in Marketing/Branding. PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS A reliable and trusted second set of eyes, ears and mouthpiece to the Promoter and CEO Expertise in Business Development and Planning/Execution of Marketing Strategy (ATL & BTL). Developing new sales channel, product launch and build relationship with industry leaders An innovative, proactive leader with expertise in Strategic Planning, Marketing Plan execution with skills in Market Research & analysis. Expertise in Competition analysis and negotiation Experienced in developing and implementing Corporate / Investor Relations strategies. Effective Communicator, capable of motivating teams and establish beneficial relationships with key interfaces of the industry WORK EXPERIENCE (in reverse chronological order) Aelius Pharma Pvt Ltd (December 2013 – May 2014) o Head – Marketing & Business Development Aelius Pharma is a start-up Health/Hygiene firm with an aim to provide high quality healthcare OTC products and services at reasonable price to meet all levels of people. The Company intends to launch its products in the Health/Hygiene category. Responsible for implementing Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Product launch & development, Market Research & Communication Setting up Distribution Network and identifying Retail Channel Establish Budget and Estimates towards achieving effective marketing efficiency Determine and manage the Marketing/Brand Plan Financial Planning and Cost Control, in line with organization Objectives and Brand Plan Analysis of Customer Research, Market conditions and Peer Analysis to develop Strategic Marketing Plan Setting up Distribution network on a pan-India basis Liaison with Digital Agency and setting up of E-commerce platform Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai (November 2009 – November 2013) o Head – Corporate Communication & Investor Relations (November 2009 - November 2013) Senior Manager – Marketing & Business Strategy (February 2012 – November 2013) As Head Corporate Communication Responsible for Investor & Media/PR activities in all communication and strategic messaging while fostering successful relations with Investors, Analysts and Media. Managed Relations with Mutual Funds, Investment Bankers, FII and Private Equity Players Company Spokesperson to Institutional & Retail Investor as well as Investment Bankers Quarterly Investor update, Analyst Meet, Roadshows and Quarterly Performance Report Co-ordination with Company’s Board of Directors as well as Department Heads Actively helped in Fund raising through term loans, QIP, Non-Convertible Debentures. Raised a cumulative Rs. 300 Crore through NCD and QIP in FY2010-11 Instrumental in creating Corporate Identity/Brands through Marketing Communication; assessing Market Trends by compiling Market Research Reports Scripting, editing of Newsletters, In-House Magazines, Pamphlets, Speeches, Case Studies Managed the creation and content of the Annual Report in both print and digital versions Drafting & Facilitating Internal Communication through Direct E-Mailers Organized Factory and R&D Centre Visits, Press Tours and Press Conferences Managing Crisis Communication; responding to enquiries from public, media & Investors o Reetabrata Bhattacharya Date of Birth – 15th June 1984 Contact – +919769433364 Email – reetabrata@hotmail.com As Senior Manager - Marketing & Business Strategy (As an additional responsibility) Successful New Product launches (Chymoral Plus, Eldervit Injectible, Carnisure, Shelcal HD) in the domestic sector Brand Valuation (Shelcal, Chymoral, Eldervit) project involving high-margin brands with the expertise of Grant Thornton Consolidation of International subsidiaries NeutraHealth (UK) and Biomeda (Bulgaria) Brand Positioning and Marketing of Biocare, UK Multi-Vitamin range in India Engaging Contract Manufacturing activity (CRAMS) for Paonta Sahib Plant Facilitated Joint Venture with Kose Pharma, Japan for marketing cosmetic products in India Facilitated In-licensing tie-ups/agreements with domestic Pharma/Cosmetic firms for marketing their products. Building and nurturing productive Relations with doctors & distributors Sales Analysis to identify weak areas, provide reinforcements to make up for shortfalls Positioning & Launching new products via varied Sales channels. Create compelling Brand Strategies and manage the full product lifecycle development process Leveraged Domestic business expertise, PR and marketing skills to drive Rural Marketing Team (ELVISTA). Strategize Product Integration & Market visibility Developed and conducted review of company’s 5-year roadmap (Sales Force Re-structuring), strategic thrusts, and Marketing Strategy Initiatives (Top 5 brands) with scenario planning. Prepare Business Reports and Dashboard/portal to Senior Management/Directors. Market Research projects for Domestic & International Pharma Market Strategic Head for company’s Rural Marketing Team Citigate Dewe Rogerson Communications Pvt Ltd, Mumbai o Manager – Investor Relations (June 2008 – October 2009) Media and Investor Relations consulting for listed companies across Capital Market & Communication functions Created and presented a consistently applied investment message to the investment community on behalf of the client/company, and for monitoring and presenting to management the opinions of the investment community regarding the company's performance Corporate Presentations, Investor & Media Communication Monitored Analyst Research Reports on Client and its Peers Liaison with Analysts/Funds for Investor Relations and Capital Market related functions Provided feedback to Management regarding the Investment Community's perception of the company. Represented views of the Investor Community in development of Corporate Strategy Market Research involving the industry/sector and Perception Analysis Developed, implemented and managed PR Campaigns, New Product Launches and Services Organized Conferences, Road Shows, Earnings Conference Calls and Investor Meetings EDUCATION Qualification Post Graduate Diploma (PGDM) Executive Institute S.P. Jain Institute of Management, Mumbai Board/ University Accredited by Association of MBAs (AMBA) London Completed in 2014 (Pursuing) Bachelor of Engineering BITS Pilani Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences (BITS) Pilani 2007 RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS - Flat No 34; BPC Tower; 1A, Altamount Road, Mumbai 400026 (REETABRATA BHATTACHARYA)