aaditya kitroo

A young and fast growing, sustainability and management consulting company that was acquired by Tata Consultancy Services in 2009. Managed part of larger consulting project with a government client. Focus areas were procurement, desk-research and fund raising. Heavy networking and regularly presenting to corporations, government ministries and international organizations such as the United Nations. 1. Evaluator of public contracts released by government client. Analyzed supplier proposals for high-value contracts. 2. Conducted in-depth research and networked with United Nations’ representatives to revive a dormant ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ that the client had with the UN. This over time, resulted in fund raising of US$ 1,4 mil for CSR activities. 3. Appointed 2nd officer of a Global Environment Facility & UN funded project. Assisted in raising US$ 950.000 for client.

Europe’s largest BtB Organic food trader. Reporting to Founder-CEO. MBA coursework report suggesting that the firm implement a BtC business model was deemed as innovative by firm and chosen for real-life implementation. Initiated the buying process for contractors of the IT domain for the new BtC business, primarily; mobile application developers, software providers and tracking device hardware providers. Performed extensive research on products and on suppliers. Created requests for proposal documents, analyzed proposals and selected suppliers. 1. Analyzed mobile app on utilitarian principles and reduced expected cost by 75% by changing supplier and modifying product. 2. Currently working with software and hardware suppliers in Asia and Europe in order to choose the apt supplier for IT services and GPS based tracking software/hardware.

* Conceptualised idea and prepared strategy for a BtC business model for the traditional BtB firm. Ideated marketing strategy and product launch campaign with an innovative idea of having travelling food carts that are tracked real-time by customers via mobile application. * Developed project plan and charted out required procurement and dependencies. * Analyzed existing social media statistics and developed a social media strategy for deeper customer engagement. * Developed design mockups and basic functionality of the market launch mobile application.

* International BtB trading firm catering to clients in the US, the UK, Europe and Australia. Reporting to Managing Director. Primary task is to define and implement market entry strategy for McCoy Sourcing in the EU – market research, potential client research (market share, product portfolio and existing sourcing practices), networking with buying agents, business plan development, feasibility analysis, etc. * Re-invented the marketing package of the firm including solo developing a new website from scratch. * Conducted over 30 in-depth store visits in the Netherlands to research product portfolios and understand market needs. * Networked with buying agents to strategize incorporating the firm in the Netherlands and also chose prospective Dutch partner.

Sustainable super luxury start-up in stealth mode - launching soon! For more information contact me on 'adi@josetfine.com'

Activities and Societies: Sustainable RSM, Erasmus Debating Society.