Jose Kiran

Jose Kiran

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Project planning
    Financial modeling
    Scenario analysis
    Analysis
    Banking
    Investments
    Policy analysis
    Equity research
    Public policy
    American politics
    Political economy
    Financial analysis
    Firm valuation
    Financial feasibility studies
    Enterprise valuation
    Revenue modeling
    Leading cross functional teams
    Fundamental research
    Value investing
    Stock picking
    Business analysis
    Valuation
    Strategic planning
    Business strategy
    Cross functional team leadership
    Feasibility studies
    Market research
    Negotiation
    Research
    Management
    Strategy
    Business development
    Business planning
    Finance
    Leadership
    Team leadership
    Project management
    Executive management
    Team management
    Team building
    Operations management
    Marketing strategy
    Crm
    Budgets
    Analytical skills
    Customer relationship management
    Strategic partnerships
    Data analysis
    Budget management
    Microsoft office
  • About me

    Accomplished professional in enhancing operations to potential limits, turning around failling operations, Planning and execution of new businesses. Sucessfully prepared and implimented annual budgets of varous units and led the implementation of the same. Was part of the core team in moblizing the required resources for operations and projects. Sucessfully led Business Analysis and Strategic Planning teams in setting direction and goals for the business units. Was in charge of the setting up Management Information Systems and reports Acclaimed Team builder and leader

  • Education

    • National University of Singapore

      2004 - 2005
      Master in Public Policy Policy/ economics

      Activities and Societies: Worked as part time Research Associate, supporting the Faculty in their research on various policy related topics. Co-authored and published: Co-authored and Published "Will the Greenback Remain Asia’s and the World’s Reserve Currency?", Intereconomics, 41 (3), 2006, pp.124-128, with Ramkishen Rajan, Proffessor George Mason University, USA. Co-Authored and Published “Dollar will be the reserve currency” in Business Times (12th August, 2005) Master in Public Policy

    • University of Kerala

      1995 - 1998
      Bachelor of Business Adminstration Business Finance/ Policy

      Activities and Societies: Pace (Group of BBA students) Blaze Study Circle (Association for Development of Youth in Kollam Bachelor of Business Adminstration

  • Experience

    • Various Functional and Reasearch positions

      Sept 1998 - Dec 2007
      Prior Assignments

      LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY, National University of Singapore Singapore PUBLIC SECTOR RESTRUCTURING AND INTERNAL AUDIT BOARD, Government of KeralaIndia

    • Quality Group Limited

      Jan 2008 - Jul 2017

      As the head of the Division, rapidly set-forth and executed the strategic plans for the Group's entry into various new business segments. Oversaw the Division’s growth into a 250+ employee enterprise, with exponential growth in revenue and viability. Successfully raised and managed investments of over USD 36.0 million (equity + Debts) in Retail, Health Care, Media, Digital Marketing, e-com, & trading. Strategically achieved operational synergies, and saved more than USD 2.0 million via negotiations, optimizing infrastructure, restructuring HR, and combining marketing efforts. Was instrumental in securing vital partnerships from several MNCs in partnering with the Group in establishing these new business ventures. Achieved viability in most of the new business entities within planned horizons (typically within 6 to 8 months). Show less Joined the team in 2008 and eventually promoted to lead the Investment Department which undertakes the management of annual budgets, ensuring smooth funding of operations and projects, the conduct of periodic management reviews, and assist in board decision making. Key highlights during the tenure include: Budgeting & BP: Prepared and managed execution of annual budgets for all units achieving consistent growth. Funding: Raised more than USD 200 million for working capital and project funding Management Review: Established and managed the culture of periodic management review within the framework of annual BPs, improving productivity across the board. Ensured all support Departments/committees/panel functioned as desired, supporting business requirements. Show less

      • New Business Director

        Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
      • General Manager, Planning & Investments

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2016
    • AIQO Technologies

      Sept 2019 - now
      Director and CEO at AIQO Technologies
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Executive Programme on Negotiations & Leadership

      National University of Singapore
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jose Kiran
      Temasec Scholarship for Studies at National University of Singapore National University of Singapore Jan 2004 Full Scholarship for undertaking Masters Program in National University of Singapore