PANKAJ TALWAR
Hamilton,NZ
Summary
Proven executive leader with a successful track record in marketing and customer engagement. Experienced Managing Director with a proven track record as a marketer in Global Markets for a NZ Recruitment firm. Former CEO renowned for entrepreneurial vision, collaborative leadership, and 15 years of expertise in International Education. Recognized growth leader adept at navigating diverse markets to drive strategic initiatives and foster organisational excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
AJV Global
07.2023 - Current
- Led 40-person team in development and execution of marketing strategies, tactics, and programs that drove student acquisition and retention while also building brand awareness
- Developed and executed marketing plans resulting in 100% increase in customer acquisition at same marketing budget
- Led development and launch of innovative marketing campaigns that generated twice revenue as last year
- Implemented customer-centric initiatives across customer journey, improving customer satisfaction
- Developed a pool of 50 Educational Partners in South Asia/South East Asia to create a separate funnel of Revenues
- Led a team of LIAs to ensure high quality and high success rate
- Worked with Universities/ITPs/PTEs and other Stakeholders.
Chief Executive Officer
Jamboree Education
09.2015 - 05.2023
- Developed and executed marketing strategies and tactics for consumer and commercial insurance businesses, with a focus on customer engagement and lead generation in global markets
- Led a 150-member team in 25 cities in India, UAE, Nepal, Singapore
- Built a high performing team to meet the business objective every year
- Expanded the business in International Markets and created a separate online revenue stream
- Created an Institutional business with partnerships in Schools/Colleges that went on to become a multi-dollar business vertical
- Built a team, trained them and coached them to align with the vision and deliver
- Awarded several awards in the industry for exceptional leadership.
Managing Partner
Acme Education- Franchise Of Jamboree Education
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Started my Entrepreneurial Journey by building an international Student Recruitment firm
- Became the Most Respectable Organization after 1st year of operations
- Covered by Media and Press
- Single Handedly steered the company to high growth trajectory by achieveing 100% YoY growth
Sales & Operations Manager
Jamboree Education Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 12.2010
Area Manager
Sanofi Pasteur
10.2006 - 10.2009
Business Executive
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
08.2001 - 10.2006
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
The Lisbon MBA/MIT Sloan
01.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Dehradun, India01.2001
Skills
- Marketing Strategy Development and Execution
- International Education
- Customer Engagement and Retention
- Lead Generation and Nurturing
- International Student Recruitment
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Student Enrollments
Timeline
Managing Director
AJV Global
07.2023 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Jamboree Education
09.2015 - 05.2023
Managing Partner
Acme Education- Franchise Of Jamboree Education
01.2011 - 12.2014
Sales & Operations Manager
Jamboree Education Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 12.2010
Area Manager
Sanofi Pasteur
10.2006 - 10.2009
Business Executive
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
08.2001 - 10.2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
The Lisbon MBA/MIT Sloan
Bachelor of Science -
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
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