Srabani Bandyopadhyay's Profile
Srabani Bandyopadhyay | |
Sales/BD Manager, PPG India Pvt. Ltd. | |
 | PPG India Pvt. Ltd.  |
Professional summary
I am in Automotive Refinish Paints for the last 12 years since starting
my career with ICI Paints. I held a variety of roles in R&D, later on in Business development & Sales and finally in establishing new businesses in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Srilanka &
Afghanistan and being a single point of contact from PPG for Asian PPG
in India.
Started my career in R&D and had worked mainly in color development
as Technical Executive and also worked as Color Manager heading the
entire color service operation for (ICI) Nexa Autocolor division
including training.
In 2003, I had taken the responsibility as Business Development Manager
for South. With the
acquisition of Nexa brand in 2007 by Asian PPG, I took over as Regional
Manager for south. In December 2007, I was offered a position as Sales
Manager-Subcontinent with PPG with responsibility for the
subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Srilanka & Afghanistan.) based out of Bangalore.
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Current Experience:
Sales/BD Manager, PPG India Pvt. Ltd.
Previous: Sales Manager, PPG India Pvt. Ltd.
Sales Manager, PPG India Pvt. Ltd.
Regional Manager, Asian PPG Industries Ltd.
Regional Manager, Asian PPG Industries Ltd.
Regional Manager, South, Asian PPG Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Business Development Manager - South, ICI India Ltd
Trainee, ICI India Ltd.
Trainee, ICI India Ltd.
Color Manager, ICI India Ltd
Technical Executive, ICI India Ltd.
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Indian Institute Of Management (IIM), Kolkata
Calcutta University
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12.4 Years
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Business operations, Sales and Marketing, P&L Management, Multi channel Marketing & Distribution, Bu ...
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Contribution score:(100 points)
- Contacts: 4 connections, 5 following, 2 followers
Srabani Bandyopadhyay's Experience
| Current : |
Sales/BD Manager, PPG India Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Chemicals | ||
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Brief summary :
Responsible for key accounts management, business operations and new business development in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for Refinish Paints Business and the PPG support to Asian PPG refinish. Managing the business worth ~ $ 8 MM. | ||
| Previous : |
Sales Manager, PPG India Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Bangalore | ||
Worked from 2007 to 2010 | ||
Brief summary :
Dec07-Jan10 PPG India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Sales Manager - Sub Continent Highlights Launched and steered the business development efforts for Refinish Paints Business in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Managing the business worth ~ $ 8 MM. Responsible for the PPG support to the joint venture (Asian PPG) in India for Automotive Refinish in the areas of Supply Chain New Product Development - Technology Transfer and Localization Color Management and Tools Training and Value Added Services to the end customer Commercial Transport business Motor Manufacturer relationship and approvals Responsible for the sales strategy for both primary and secondary sales through the distribution network in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Srilanka and Bangladesh. Credited for re-establishing the businesses in Pakistan and Sri Lanka with a new channel network without affecting the top line and bottom line. Forged a new relationship with Berger Paints, the largest paint company in Bangladesh, to introduce PPG refinish products. Introduced PPG in Afghanistan market and in the process of expanding PPG presence in the country. Ensured new, improved product introductions in the Indian market through regular technology transfer from PPG including Waterborne Paint, the latest technology in the Refinish Paint Industry. | ||
| Previous : |
Sales Manager, PPG India Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Bangalore | ||
Worked from 2007 to 2010 | ||
Brief summary :
Dec07-Jan10 PPG India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Sales Manager - Sub Continent Highlights Launched and steered the business development efforts for Refinish Paints Business in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Managing the business worth ~ $ 8 MM. Responsible for the PPG support to the joint venture (Asian PPG) in India for Automotive Refinish in the areas of Supply Chain New Product Development - Technology Transfer and Localization Color Management and Tools Training and Value Added Services to the end customer Commercial Transport business Motor Manufacturer relationship and approvals Responsible for the sales strategy for both primary and secondary sales through the distribution network in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Srilanka and Bangladesh. Credited for re-establishing the businesses in Pakistan and Sri Lanka with a new channel network without affecting the top line and bottom line. Forged a new relationship with Berger Paints, the largest paint company in Bangladesh, to introduce PPG refinish products. Introduced PPG in Afghanistan market and in the process of expanding PPG presence in the country. Ensured new, improved product introductions in the Indian market through regular technology transfer from PPG including Waterborne Paint, the latest technology in the Refinish Paint Industry. | ||
| Previous : |
Regional Manager, Asian PPG Industries Ltd. |
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| Bangalore | ||
Worked from 2007 to 2007 | ||
Brief summary :
Mar07-Nov07 Asian PPG Industries Ltd., Bangalore, India Regional Manager - South II Asian PPG acquired ICI Advanced Refinish business in March 2007 Highlights Continued with all the responsibilities of Business Development Manager from ICI for the advanced refinish product range. Taken the additional responsibility of sales, marketing and distribution of the middle range and lower range of automotive refinish products. Headed a team of 1 Manager and 3 Executives reporting directly and 15 Officers and Territory In- charges reporting indirectly. | ||
| Previous : |
Regional Manager, Asian PPG Industries Ltd. |
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| Bangalore | ||
Worked from 2007 to 2007 | ||
Brief summary :
Mar07-Nov07 Asian PPG Industries Ltd., Bangalore, India Regional Manager - South II Asian PPG acquired ICI Advanced Refinish business in March 2007 Highlights Continued with all the responsibilities of Business Development Manager from ICI for the advanced refinish product range. Taken the additional responsibility of sales, marketing and distribution of the middle range and lower range of automotive refinish products. Headed a team of 1 Manager and 3 Executives reporting directly and 15 Officers and Territory In- charges reporting indirectly. | ||
| Previous : |
Regional Manager, South, Asian PPG Industries Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Chemicals | ||
Worked from 2007 to 2007 | ||
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Brief summary :
Managed the South India business of Refinish Paints, which included Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. Taken additional responsibility of sales, marketing and distribution of the middle range and lower range of automotive refinish products. | ||
| Previous : |
Business Development Manager - South, ICI India Ltd |
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| Chemicals | ||
Worked from 2003 to 2007 | ||
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Brief summary :
Managed the South India business of Advanced Refinish Paints, handled a business worth of Rs. 20 Crores with a GM of Rs. 8 Crores and contributed to more than 40% of the TP for the Paints Business. Instrumental in turning around the 2K business in South India; increased the sales by 20% in 2006 and maintained an average growth of 15% in each year in South India. This achievement was rewarded with a “Golden Eagle” management award in Feb 2007. | ||
| Previous : |
Trainee, ICI India Ltd. |
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| Bangalore | ||
Worked from 1997 to 2007 | ||
Brief summary :
Aug97-Mar07 ICI India Ltd., Bangalore, India - Joined ICI India as Trainee Supervisor in Automotive Refinish business, R and D, with a job responsibility of Automotive Refinish product and color development. - Technical Officer in May98 - Technical Executive in Mar00 - National Colour Manager- Advanced Refinish in Mar01 - Business Development Manager, South - Advanced Refinish in Aug03 Highlights As Business Development Manager, South - Advanced Refinish; Managed the South India business of Advanced Refinish Paints, which included Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka; handled a business worth of Rs. 20 Crores with a GM of Rs. 8 Crores and contributed to more than 40% of the TP for the Paints Business. Instrumental in turning around the 2K business in South India; increased the sales by 20% in 2006 and maintained an average growth of 15% in each year in South India. This achievement was rewarded with a Golden Eagle management award in Feb 2007. Significantly contributed in maintaining the position of ICI as the market leader in Southern India. Looked after the BTL activities like sales promotion, painter meets, dealer meets, etc. for B class bodyshops to gain competition share. Developed motor manufacturer wise strategy to increase relationship and maintained the exclusivity; implemented marketing strategies to increase customer loyalty through colour solutions, bodyshop development and training activities. Drafted the channel strategy to manage and develop relationships with the dealers to understand the gaps and take corrective steps. Headed a team of 2 Managers and 2 Executives reporting directly and 10 Officers and Territory In- charges reporting indirectly. As National Color Manager, Managed the responsibilities for all India Color Support, Technical Services and Training Management for Advanced Refinish Paints; headed the Color Development Group in R and D. Conducted training programs for all India in Technical aspects, product knowledge, standard process, color tinting, and body and paint shop management to the different level of participants. Designed, developed and rolled out the Color Tinting training levels I, II and III. Ensured adherence to ISO14001/9001 requirement. Had the distinction of providing best color support and services compared to the competition by getting the highest customer satisfaction in Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota and Honda by offering them the color solutions before the launch of their new models are made available to the dealerships. Headed a team of 6 officers directly and 15 color resources reporting indirectly. As Technical Executive, R and D Headed the Color Group in R and D (Innovation Centre) at Mohali, Punjab, for the Automotive Advanced Refinish Color development to support to the Indian market. Founder Member at ICI Innovation Centre (R and D), Mohali. Developed new recipes in refinish to improve product quality. Handled additional responsibilities of conducting training programs all over India and providing technical support to the Car Motor Manufacturers for their after sales service as Technical Executive. Developed color formulations for Indian shades of all Motor Manufacturer at the central color division of Innovation Centre. Managed the production recipes as per the design of the plant and give them the required touches of excellences; developed panel database of color standards and preserving them. Contributed actively in achieving 50% market expansion in MUL bodyshops by launching special projects for MUL colors in R and D. | ||
| Previous : |
Trainee, ICI India Ltd. |
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| Bangalore | ||
Worked from 1997 to 2007 | ||
Brief summary :
Aug97-Mar07 ICI India Ltd., Bangalore, India - Joined ICI India as Trainee Supervisor in Automotive Refinish business, R and D, with a job responsibility of Automotive Refinish product and color development. - Technical Officer in May98 - Technical Executive in Mar00 - National Colour Manager- Advanced Refinish in Mar01 - Business Development Manager, South - Advanced Refinish in Aug03 Highlights As Business Development Manager, South - Advanced Refinish; Managed the South India business of Advanced Refinish Paints, which included Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka; handled a business worth of Rs. 20 Crores with a GM of Rs. 8 Crores and contributed to more than 40% of the TP for the Paints Business. Instrumental in turning around the 2K business in South India; increased the sales by 20% in 2006 and maintained an average growth of 15% in each year in South India. This achievement was rewarded with a Golden Eagle management award in Feb 2007. Significantly contributed in maintaining the position of ICI as the market leader in Southern India. Looked after the BTL activities like sales promotion, painter meets, dealer meets, etc. for B class bodyshops to gain competition share. Developed motor manufacturer wise strategy to increase relationship and maintained the exclusivity; implemented marketing strategies to increase customer loyalty through colour solutions, bodyshop development and training activities. Drafted the channel strategy to manage and develop relationships with the dealers to understand the gaps and take corrective steps. Headed a team of 2 Managers and 2 Executives reporting directly and 10 Officers and Territory In- charges reporting indirectly. As National Color Manager, Managed the responsibilities for all India Color Support, Technical Services and Training Management for Advanced Refinish Paints; headed the Color Development Group in R and D. Conducted training programs for all India in Technical aspects, product knowledge, standard process, color tinting, and body and paint shop management to the different level of participants. Designed, developed and rolled out the Color Tinting training levels I, II and III. Ensured adherence to ISO14001/9001 requirement. Had the distinction of providing best color support and services compared to the competition by getting the highest customer satisfaction in Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota and Honda by offering them the color solutions before the launch of their new models are made available to the dealerships. Headed a team of 6 officers directly and 15 color resources reporting indirectly. As Technical Executive, R and D Headed the Color Group in R and D (Innovation Centre) at Mohali, Punjab, for the Automotive Advanced Refinish Color development to support to the Indian market. Founder Member at ICI Innovation Centre (R and D), Mohali. Developed new recipes in refinish to improve product quality. Handled additional responsibilities of conducting training programs all over India and providing technical support to the Car Motor Manufacturers for their after sales service as Technical Executive. Developed color formulations for Indian shades of all Motor Manufacturer at the central color division of Innovation Centre. Managed the production recipes as per the design of the plant and give them the required touches of excellences; developed panel database of color standards and preserving them. Contributed actively in achieving 50% market expansion in MUL bodyshops by launching special projects for MUL colors in R and D. | ||
| Previous : |
Color Manager, ICI India Ltd |
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| Chemicals | ||
Worked from 2001 to 2003 | ||
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Brief summary :
Managed the responsibilities for all India Color Support, Technical Services and Training Management for Advanced Refinish Paints; headed the Color Development Group in R&D. Conducted training programs in Technical aspects, product knowledge, standard process, color tinting, and body and paint shop management to the different level of participants. Designed, developed and rolled out the Color Tinting training levels I, II and III. Had the distinction of providing best color support and services compared to the competition by getting the highest customer satisfaction in Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota and Honda by offering them the color solutions before the launch of their new models. | ||
| Previous : |
Technical Executive, ICI India Ltd. |
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| Chemicals | ||
Worked from 1997 to 2000 | ||
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Brief summary :
Headed the Color Group in R&D (Innovation Centre) at Mohali, Punjab, for the Automotive Advanced Refinish Color development to support to the Indian market. Founder Member at ICI Innovation Centre (R&D), Mohali. Handled additional responsibilities of conducting training programs all over India and providing technical support to the Car Motor Manufacturers for their after sales service as Technical Executive. Developed color formulations for Indian shades of all Motor Manufacturer at the central color division of Innovation Centre. Developed panel database of color standards and preserved them. Contributed actively in achieving 50% market expansion in MUL bodyshops by launching special projects for MUL colors in R&D. | ||
Srabani Bandyopadhyay's Education
Indian Institute Of Management (IIM), Kolkata |
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| EPBM Certification course | |
| India | |
| From 2008 to 2008 | |
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Brief summary :
A certification course from IIM Kolkata for 1 year on Business Management | |
Calcutta University |
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| B.Tech/B.E. | |
| India | |
| From 1994 to 1997 | |
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Brief summary :
B Tech in Chemical Technology and specialisation in Oil and Paints Technology | |
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