About

KUNAL PRODIP ROYCHOUDURY 

I am an Information Technology Business Management professional born and brought up in Pune city (India). Also, known as the city of festivals. Currently. working with VISEL AFRICA PTY LTD (Johannesburg, South Africa) - 100% subsidiary of VISIONINDIA SOFTWARE EXPORTS LTD.
(www.visel.in) 

Over 15 years of leadership experience in IT Products and Services industry catering to verticals such as Engineering, Banking, Insurance, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Mining, Retail, Government and Media across the globe

- Into Executive management role since past 8 years, in the area of Business Management, Sales Management, Operations Management, Software Product Management etc. 
- Extensive experience in client facing roles such as New Client Acquisition, Account Management, Business Development, Alliance Management and Campaign Management 
- Recognized and rewarded for client engagement and pipeline development contributions
- Proven client management skills for large size portfolios

Involved in marketing strategy formulation and execution, Strategic online marketing and digital branding, product conceptualization and competency assessment

Specialties

- New geography business entry Strategy, Planning and Implementation for IT Products and Services
- New Business Development for IT Products and Services 
- Presales - Respond to RFI, RFP and open tenders with customized Proposal / Approach note
- Negotiations
- Client relationship management
- Account Management
- Alliance/ Partner Management
- Sales and Marketing Campaign Management
- Strategic online Marketing and Digital Branding
- SEO, SEM, SMM, Mobile Marketing, Content Strategy, Print Ads, OOH Advertising etc. 

Interests or Hobbies

I am an ardent sports lover. I have been a professional Athlete for 10 years during my academic days and represented Maharashtra State (INDIA) in several National level tournaments.

National Record Holder of 110 mts Hurdles. Represented University and Junior College in Cricket and Soccer as well.

New technologies and innovations fascinates me. I like to travel and connect with new people with new thoughts. I am a foodie and loves to try and explore new taste.

I am a keen learner and always interested to learn new things. Change is the only permanent thing, is what I believe.

I hope you enjoy visiting my blog and I will always try my best to share good information for the readers.

Stay tuned as there is much to come .... Cheers..!!!

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