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Suresh KP General Manager, Books for Change
 
Suresh KP's Profile
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Suresh KP
General Manager, Books for Change
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Suresh KP's Experience
Current :

General Manager, Books for Change

Publishing

Working from 2010

Brief summary :

Books for Change is a publishing and distribution initiative set up to support the communication needs of civil society organisations and development sector in India. 
It aims to bring together the enormous resources and leadership that exist in this area by communicating facts, perceptions and possibilities to do with social change as well as share information relevant to the change process.

The organization headquartered in Bangalore was started as a project by  Action Aid, a World famous NGO working to alleviate poverty world wide.

The organization aims to publish, market and distribute books and other materials relevant to the needs of Development professionals and academics studying the developmental needs and changes in the society.

Current :

General Manager, Books for Change

Publishing

Working from 2010

Brief summary :

Books for Change is a publishing and distribution initiative set up to support the communication needs of civil society organisations and development sector in India. 
It aims to bring together the enormous resources and leadership that exist in this area by communicating facts, perceptions and possibilities to do with social change as well as share information relevant to the change process.

The organization headquartered in Bangalore was started as a project by  Action Aid, a World famous NGO working to alleviate poverty world wide.

The organization aims to publish, market and distribute books and other materials relevant to the needs of Development professionals and academics studying the developmental needs and changes in the society.

Current :

General Manager, Books for Change

Publishing

Working from 2010

Brief summary :

Books for Change is a publishing and distribution initiative set up to support the communication needs of civil society organisations and development sector in India. 
It aims to bring together the enormous resources and leadership that exist in this area by communicating facts, perceptions and possibilities to do with social change as well as share information relevant to the change process.

The organization headquartered in Bangalore was started as a project by  Action Aid, a World famous NGO working to alleviate poverty world wide.

The organization aims to publish, market and distribute books and other materials relevant to the needs of Development professionals and academics studying the developmental needs and changes in the society.

Current :

General Manager, Books for Change

Publishing

Working from 2010

Brief summary :

Books for Change is a publishing and distribution initiative set up to support the communication needs of civil society organisations and development sector in India. 
It aims to bring together the enormous resources and leadership that exist in this area by communicating facts, perceptions and possibilities to do with social change as well as share information relevant to the change process.

The organization headquartered in Bangalore was started as a project by  Action Aid, a World famous NGO working to alleviate poverty world wide.

The organization aims to publish, market and distribute books and other materials relevant to the needs of Development professionals and academics studying the developmental needs and changes in the society.

Previous :

Country Director, Books for Change , Duration:

Worked from 2010 to 2011

Brief summary :

Employer: Books for Change, Bangalore Duration: Since June 2010 Head and GM reporting to ED-Country Director Responsibilities: Handling the entire responsibility as the Head of the Unit, responsible for sales and marketing of books and overall responsibility for public profile. Involved in the publication of new titles, scouting for new authors and new scripts. Achievements: Increased the sales by 68%, receivables decreased from 19 lakhs to 14 lakhs. Employer:

Previous :

Country Director, Books for Change , Duration:

Worked from 2010 to 2011

Brief summary :

Employer: Books for Change, Bangalore Duration: Since June 2010 Head and GM reporting to ED-Country Director Responsibilities: Handling the entire responsibility as the Head of the Unit, responsible for sales and marketing of books and overall responsibility for public profile. Involved in the publication of new titles, scouting for new authors and new scripts. Achievements: Increased the sales by 68%, receivables decreased from 19 lakhs to 14 lakhs. Employer:

Previous :

Sales/BD Manager, MARG Publications

Publishing

Worked from 2009 to 2010

Previous :

Sales/BD Manager, MARG Publications

Publishing

Worked from 2009 to 2010

Previous :

Sales/BD Manager, MARG Publications

Publishing

Worked from 2009 to 2010

Previous :

Sales/BD Manager, MARG Publications

Publishing

Worked from 2009 to 2010

Previous :

Regional Manager, The Marg Foundation ,

Worked from 2007 to 2010

Brief summary :

The Marg Foundation, Bangalore and Chennai Duration: May 2007 - May 2010 Regional Manager reporting to General Manager and Director - Marketing Responsibilities: Sales and marketing of books in South India and promotion of journal and book subscriptions in South India. Solicit and liaison for ads in Journal in South and scout and liaise with authors in South for articles and scripts. Achievements: Increased in sales of books, magazines and subscriptions, 50% increase in sales and subscriptions. Employer:

Previous :

Regional Manager, The Marg Foundation ,

Worked from 2007 to 2010

Brief summary :

The Marg Foundation, Bangalore and Chennai Duration: May 2007 - May 2010 Regional Manager reporting to General Manager and Director - Marketing Responsibilities: Sales and marketing of books in South India and promotion of journal and book subscriptions in South India. Solicit and liaison for ads in Journal in South and scout and liaise with authors in South for articles and scripts. Achievements: Increased in sales of books, magazines and subscriptions, 50% increase in sales and subscriptions. Employer:

Previous :

Assistant Regional Manager, Cambridge University Press ,

Worked from 2006 to 2007

Brief summary :

Cambridge University Press, Delhi Duration: October 2006 - March 2007 Assistant Regional Manager reporting to Managing Director Responsibilities: Sales and marketing of books in North India, Pakistan and Nepal. Promotion of school textbooks in schools of North India and publicity of books in North India. Cost centre head maintained sales and receivables in North India. Employer:

Previous :

Assistant Regional Manager, Cambridge University Press ,

Worked from 2006 to 2007

Brief summary :

Cambridge University Press, Delhi Duration: October 2006 - March 2007 Assistant Regional Manager reporting to Managing Director Responsibilities: Sales and marketing of books in North India, Pakistan and Nepal. Promotion of school textbooks in schools of North India and publicity of books in North India. Cost centre head maintained sales and receivables in North India. Employer:

Previous :

Regional Director, Oxford University Press ,

Worked from 2005 to 2006

Brief summary :

Oxford University Press, Chennai Duration: April 2005 - October 2006 Head-Retail and PR reporting to Regional Director Responsibilities: Headed the Marketing, PR effort of OUP in South of India. Guided, advised, mentored the sales staff and met the institutional customers in South India. Presented the OUP new book releases in major conferences. Organized the book releases and retail visibility events. PR for new book releases. Achievements: Organised events like Corbett week in all Chennai bookstores. Book release events at Landmark, Odyssey, Kerala High Court, Travancore Palace, British Library, Music Academy, OUP Showroom in Kochi and Secunderabad Club. Introduced a Portable Kiosk for the first time in exhibitions. Previous Assignments:

Previous :

Regional Director, Oxford University Press ,

Worked from 2005 to 2006

Brief summary :

Oxford University Press, Chennai Duration: April 2005 - October 2006 Head-Retail and PR reporting to Regional Director Responsibilities: Headed the Marketing, PR effort of OUP in South of India. Guided, advised, mentored the sales staff and met the institutional customers in South India. Presented the OUP new book releases in major conferences. Organized the book releases and retail visibility events. PR for new book releases. Achievements: Organised events like Corbett week in all Chennai bookstores. Book release events at Landmark, Odyssey, Kerala High Court, Travancore Palace, British Library, Music Academy, OUP Showroom in Kochi and Secunderabad Club. Introduced a Portable Kiosk for the first time in exhibitions. Previous Assignments:

Previous :

Of

Worked from 2004 to 2005

Brief summary :

Sales and marketing of OUPs Academic, Popular and Trade titles for the metropolis of Chennai and Kerala state from June,2004 to April,2005.

Previous :

Of

Worked from 2004 to 2005

Brief summary :

Sales and marketing of OUPs Academic, Popular and Trade titles for the metropolis of Chennai and Kerala state from June,2004 to April,2005.

Previous :

Area Sales Manager, TOMCO/HLL Limited

Worked from 1992 to 1995

Brief summary :

TOMCO/HLL Limited, Mumbai as Area Sales Manager reporting to Sales Manager from Jan,1992 to Jan,1995.

Previous :

Area Sales Manager, TOMCO/HLL Limited

Worked from 1992 to 1995

Brief summary :

TOMCO/HLL Limited, Mumbai as Area Sales Manager reporting to Sales Manager from Jan,1992 to Jan,1995.

Previous :

Project Manager, Jain Studios ,

Worked from 1990 to 1992

Brief summary :

Jain Studios, New Delhi as Project Manager reporting to General Manager and Head of VOW from July,1990 to Jan,1992.

Previous :

Project Manager, Jain Studios ,

Worked from 1990 to 1992

Brief summary :

Jain Studios, New Delhi as Project Manager reporting to General Manager and Head of VOW from July,1990 to Jan,1992.

Previous :

Sales Manager, NDDBs

Worked from 1986 to 1989

Brief summary :

NDDBs Jalgaon District Milk Union as Marketing Officer reporting to Sales Manager from April,1986 to June,1989.

Previous :

Sales Manager, NDDBs

Worked from 1986 to 1989

Brief summary :

NDDBs Jalgaon District Milk Union as Marketing Officer reporting to Sales Manager from April,1986 to June,1989.

Suresh KP's Education

Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand

PG Diploma
India
From 1984 to 1986
Brief summary :

IRMA established and incubated by NDDB & Ravi Mathai of IIM has sought to promote managerial excellence in rural enterprises,farmers organisations,rural producers initiatives etc by giving the the best of managerial education with empathy for the underprivileged.

A PGDRM from IRMA is a top class PGDM fm IIM's with emphasis on problems and peculiarities of rural producers organisations.

Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand

PG Diploma
India
From 1984 to 1986
Brief summary :

IRMA established and incubated by NDDB & Ravi Mathai of IIM has sought to promote managerial excellence in rural enterprises,farmers organisations,rural producers initiatives etc by giving the the best of managerial education with empathy for the underprivileged.

A PGDRM from IRMA is a top class PGDM fm IIM's with emphasis on problems and peculiarities of rural producers organisations.

Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand

PG Diploma
India
From 1984 to 1986
Brief summary :

IRMA established and incubated by NDDB & Ravi Mathai of IIM has sought to promote managerial excellence in rural enterprises,farmers organisations,rural producers initiatives etc by giving the the best of managerial education with empathy for the underprivileged.

A PGDRM from IRMA is a top class PGDM fm IIM's with emphasis on problems and peculiarities of rural producers organisations.

Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand

PG Diploma
India
From 1984 to 1986
Brief summary :

IRMA established and incubated by NDDB & Ravi Mathai of IIM has sought to promote managerial excellence in rural enterprises,farmers organisations,rural producers initiatives etc by giving the the best of managerial education with empathy for the underprivileged.

A PGDRM from IRMA is a top class PGDM fm IIM's with emphasis on problems and peculiarities of rural producers organisations.

Belgaum Military School

12th
India
From 1974 to 1981

Belgaum Military School

12th
India
From 1974 to 1981

Belgaum Military School

12th
India
From 1974 to 1981

Belgaum Military School

12th
India
From 1974 to 1981
Suresh KP's Expertise
Skills & interests :
Strategic Planning ~ Sales & Support ~ Business Alliance Vendor Management ~ Revenue Growth ~ Cost-cutting Techniques New Business Development ~ Business Communication ~ Man-management Environment,Theatre,heritage,wildlife,nature,public lectures,long distance running,books etc  
Years of Experience :
25.0 Years  
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Suresh's communities
7791 members, 71 jobs, 705 articles, 199 questions, 1594 debates, 379 idea contests.
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Suresh's contributions
Absolutely not,milk from milk unions promoted by NDDB,have always been reliable and quality conscious.
It is a fact that regular exercise which gives your body a good workout is the best insurance policy against weather changes,those who have exercised regularly will also recover faster from illnesses relating to the weather,a good exercise would mean...
Yes,hip,hip,hurray,for the unsung heroes of India,strangely no channel deemed it fit to telecast the match,while the 'losing' cricket matches were on 3 channels,oh,when will my country be freed from the desert quicksand of cricket which is dragging us...
Hi,Leena,nice article and the comments show ignorance and some comments off the mark,actually God particle is more a creation of the media,it's not the language of physicists themselves,the Higg's boson is a particle which,if found,will fill in 'mass'...
I agree that all forms of cricket are basically time pass and should be played when we have nothing else to do,main concentration should be on Olympic sports,let's not forget that cricket's not the most popular game,even in England,where the...
 
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