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- Business Development Manager at Australian Trade Commission
- Education
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- University of Western Sydney
- NIS
- University of Madras
- Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School
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Gitesh Agarwal’s Summary
- Creative and out of the box thinking.
- Ability to look through ambiguities, comprehend limitations, and make best utilisation of available resources.
- Project conceptualising, organisation and management capability, especially complex projects.
- Exceptional Communication; articulation and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively liaise with top management, industry and Political bureaucracy.
- Information Sponge: keeping tabs on developments across various industry sectors, and social issues
Gitesh Agarwal’s Specialties:
- Over 12 years of experience in sales & strategic marketing and business development in services industry and international trade.
- Ability to identify niches in markets and developing customised plans based on analysis of client requirements.
- Proficient at conceptualising & implementing strategies across multiple industry sectors.
- Ability to effectively manage Complex relationships;
- Effective communication, team building & relationship management skills.
Gitesh Agarwal’s Experience
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Business Development Manager
Australian Trade Commission
(Government Agency; International Trade and Development industry)
November 2003 — Present (6 years 1 month)
Currently
[Member: South Asia Team – Agribusiness | Food & Beverages| Retail | Consumer | FMCG]
Austrade is Australian Government agency which faciliatesstrategic alliances between Australian & Indian companies and advises Corporations on market entry & investment strategies.
• Knowledge and awareness of Business Environment: Economic, Political; Social and Demographic, market and regional trends that can impact on the general business environment.
• Identify, and qualify both Customers and clients, and critical factors for market entry and success.
• Perform SWOT analysis of industry and segments within, and be aware of Competitive environment.
• Enhancement of ‘South Asia’ market profile in Australia.
• Represent the Federal Govt / Office at various seminars, forums.
• Increase Australia’s market share in the given sectors.
• Raise awareness of Australian capability in the market.
• Liaise with Industry, Government bodies in both countries and keep updated record of Market access and Regulatory issues
Gitesh Agarwal’s Education
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University of Western Sydney
MBA , International Business , 1995 — 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- Was the MBA class representative. Initiated the initial movement to claim equal rights for International Students.
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NIS
Diploma , Sales & Marketing , 1994 — 1995
- Activities and Societies:
- Participated in Semi professional competitions. Creates the Cultural Festival - Rendevous.
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University of Madras
BACS , Corporate Secretaryship , 1991 — 1994
- Activities and Societies:
- Participated in many Inter-collegiate festivals, won many awards like Young Manager; Mr. IIT (Mardigrass); again Stage based competitions.
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Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School
Senior Secondary , Commerce , 1986 — 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- Was the Class monitor right from Class 7-12.
Was the Cultural Secretary of the school in 12th.
Won many Trophies and awards in Stage activities, Dramatics; Singing, Ad-zap etc.
Additional Information
Gitesh Agarwal’s Websites:
Gitesh Agarwal’s Interests:
friendships, emceeing; Compering; technology, brain storming, new ideas, travel, creative pursuits, gadgets, strategy formulation, INDIA, global ambitions; platonic flirting
Gitesh Agarwal’s Groups:
Member - Madras management Association (www.mma.org)
Round Table of India (www.roundtableindia.org),
Young Indians (Yi),
Open BC,
Young Manager's Forum (MMA),
Vice Presidnet - (www.AustralianAlumniAssociation.org)
Indian Youth Climate Network (www.iycn.in)
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Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members) -
SAMAJ -
Executive Suite -
Round Table India -
TEN - Top Executives Net -
Worldwide Management Consultants (23,000+ members) -
OpenNetworker.com -
Global Worker -
TopLinked.com (Open Networkers) -
RecruitingBlogs -
Advanced Dual-Degree MBAs, Attorneys & Physicians -
BlackSky -
India Leadership Network -
LION500.com (Open Networkers) -
Vijay Sivaram's Group for Sr Professionals Linked Through IKYA -
University of Western Sydney (UWS) Alumni -
High Powered Food & Beverage Forum - Foodservice & Retail Executive Networking - Job Opportunities -
An Indian and A Retailer -
Round Table India Business Networking -
Global Training and Coaching Hub
Gitesh Agarwal’s Honors:
• Panel speaker at ‘CleanTech Forum 2008’, Melbourne.
• First South Asian to be given a 2 month stint with Australian operations.
• Conceptualized the Tier-2 strategy and Project managed it under ‘Doing business with Australia’ series in South India.
• Coordinated various high-level Australian delegations including: Mr. John Howard (ex Prime Minister); Mr. Alexander Downer (ex Foreign Minister); Mr. Warren Truss (ex-Minister for Trade); Mr. Peter McGaraun, (ex-Minister for Agriculture)
• Project managed Partner Country status and participation in CII-Foodpro 2005.
• Awarded various Special awards and Best in Class Awards in SEASAP.
• Key member, South Asia teams: Food & Beverage and Agribusiness; Environment & Clean Technologies; Marine, Automotive; Fashion & Retail; Logistics; Media, Arts & Culture.
• Have advised more than 1200 Australian companies with Market knowledge; briefing, entry-strategies and in-market assistance.
Gitesh Agarwal’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- getting back in touch
